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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...
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Hi everyone, I have an appointment in two weeks for applying for permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis). While preparing my documents, I found out from some of my colleagues that a Zusatzblatt...
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Hallo, My 18d residence permit will end in the autumn and, according to the Aufenthaltsgesetz § 20, I may apply for a Befristeter Aufenthaltstitel zur Beschäftigung with up to 18 months' validity. My...