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  Permanent Residence requirements for spouse of a German

  Hello Everyone, I would like some help clarifying a few points about the Niederlassungserlaubnis. I have been living in Germany for 2 years and 6 months, and I am married to a German citizen. I'm not...

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  Convert Opportunity Card (chancenkarte) to Blue Card

  I moved to Germany on 19.05.2025. I have a valid Opportunity Card visa until 18.05.2026. I found a job that covers all the requirements of Blue Card. I have contract, job offer, anmeldung etc. I live...

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• EU Blue Card-Job lost

  Has anyone experienced a similar situation or has reliable information on this? If a person holding an EU Blue Card — valid until June 2029 — loses their job during the probation period and receives...

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  Germany opportunity card Blocked account

  Hi, Please help me with more information on the blocked account opening for opportunities card visa. Is it better to open it with a local bank in Germany? If so, any suggestions on trusted ways or banks...

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  Yogesh

  ALGI & Chancenkarte application

  Hello All, Grateful for any direction on the possibility to receive ALGI if I am issued a chancenkarte? I have lived in Germany for 2 years, my job contract and EU Blue Card both expire in mid January...

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• Changing job search visa to student/language visa/chance karte visa

  Hello, I am asking on behalf of my sister. She finished her masters last year in November and she is currently in job seeker visa. Unfortunately she hasn’t been able to secure a job yet. Her visa...

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  melina

  Switching residence permits after entering Germany with a Chancenkarte?

  Hello Dear Handbook Germany, and thank you so much for creating this forum and resolving people's issues and offering advice and solutions. I am currently applying for the Chancenkarte and plan to...

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  Switching from Chancenkarte to Employment Permit

  I have a question in regards to the process of switching residence permit within Germany. I am a UK citizen, currently living in Germany under the Chancenkarte (specifically with a recognised...

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