Retention of Germany residency

I have German 3- year residency and now I got an opportunity to study at the USA for two years masters degree. Will I lose my residency if I choose to go for my study?

please note that I live with my family in Germany since December 2021.

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Barbara Stasiak_Community Manager

Hey @waherzad , thank you for your question. Normally you lose your residence permit after 6 months if you are not in Germany. But there are exceptions, so you should definitely seek advice: https://bamf-navi.bamf.de/de/Themen/Migrationsberatung/ If you need help finding the right advice centre, let me know. Please also check this link: https://handbookgermany.de/en/traveling-abroad-refugees If you have any further questions, please contact me. Best Barbara

Seoyoung_Community Management Support

Hi @waherzad ,

I wanted to check in with you. Could you speak to a counselling center? Do you have any updates about the possibility of keeping your residency in Germany despite studying abroad? We would be curious to hear back from you. And of course let us know if you have further questions.

Best wishes

Seoyoung

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