Changing blue card visa to job seeker visa
I came to Germany on May 2024 with blue card but my employer decided to terminate my contract without any reason (they are allowed to do so) just a week before my probation period is over and I am soon to be unemployed. Now, I am evaluating my options to continue staying in Germany as my daughter has already started her education here and I invested a lot of time and money to come & work here.
I have read that I have the option to change my visa type from blue card to job seeker visa but my familiy (daughter &wife) came here with my with blue card without the regular family reunification process. If I change my visa to job seeker visa, how my wife and daughter will be affected from that change?
Thanks in advance to whoever reads and gives advice on this.
Dear @MustafaH , Thank you for your question and I am very sorry that you are in such a stressful situation. You must report the loss of your job to the Immigration Office/Ausländerbehörde within four weeks of receiving notice from your employer. Your EU Blue Card is still valid for 3 months after you stop working in order to look for a job. Alternatively, you can apply for a residence permit to look for work for up to six months or an opportunity card for up to twelve months: https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/job-search-opportunity-card. If your family has the Residence over you, then if you lose the Residence, your family will also lose the Residence. @Faire Integration BB do you have any tips for Mustafah?
If you have any further questions, please let us know. Best Barbara and Seoyoung