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Hello everyone, I'm currently thinking about applying for Chancenkarte, I've received an email from the Chancenkarte team that I could apply for a 6 month visa. Now, this is suitable for me since I can...
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Hi all, I have one question. I will be graduating from my Master's degree beginning of September. I have a student visa acc. to par. 16b. I have received a job offer from mid-September and will be...
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Hello, I currently have a valid Chancenkarte visa until 31.07.2025. On 24.07.2025, I submitted an application to switch to a freelancer (Freiberufler) visa, as it was not possible for me to extend the...
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Hello, I’m currently on a Blue Card and lost my job 10 months ago. I’ve been registered with the Agentur für Arbeit until September. I’ve read several articles about my situation, but I’m confused about...
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Hello everyone, I just changed my status from Aufenthaltsgestattungen to aufenthaltserlaubnis nach 18b, with zusatzblattb:"Rigionala beschränkung: Bundesgebiet". what does that exactly mean? im...
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Hi, i am currently employed at university on 50 percent position and doing phd. My residence permit is 18b(1). My question is after phd can i get 18 months job seeker visa.
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Hi all, Is switch from language visa (not in preparation for studies) to FSJ/FÖJ visa possible?
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Dear Handbook Germany Team, I hope you are doing well. I am an Afghan citizen who has been admitted to a German university and fulfilled the academic and financial requirements necessary for a student...
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I am unable to find concrete information on this. Does taking full parental leave "pause" the 27 months countdown to apply for permanent residency? If so, can I just pay in to pension myself and keep...
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Hello, I am Chilean and hold a "Chancenkarte" residence permit valid until 31.07.2025. I believe an extension is not possible because I don’t meet the requirements. My question is: Can I leave Germany...