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changing chancenkarte visa to employment visa
I would like to inquire about the general requirements for switching from a Chancenkarte visa to an employment visa. I hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have professional experience in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.
Would it be possible to switch to an employment visa based on a job offer in one of these fields, or am I only permitted to accept positions strictly related to Electrical Engineering under the current Chancenkarte regulations?
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Dear @odeh77 thank you for your question!
Actually, a switch from a Chancenkarte to an employment visa is possible if you meet the conditions for a regular employment residence permit (§18a or §18b AufenthG). Since you have a Chancenkarte, you also have an acknowledged degree, so you can take any skilled job. The job offer does not have to match the exact field of your university degree, as long as your qualification and professional experience are relevant to the position. You can find more information about skilled workers on Handbook Germany.
Wish you all the best! If you have more questions about the application process or other topics, please let me know!