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  Blue card Validity

  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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  Tax on inheritance for spouse

  My parents in the UK are having to stipulate in their will what should happen to my share of their estate if I die before they do. I am living with my wife and daughter in Germany. The obvious thing...

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  NeilC

• SCHUFA for foreign students

  I'm a foreign student (citizen in Italy) who has never paid for anything in Germany. Should I pay to get the SCHUFA paper? Would it be useless? Are there alternative ways to prove my trustworthiness...

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  Spur Aufenthaltserlaubnis nach 18b

  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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  Language visa to FSJ/FÖJ

  Hi all, Is switch from language visa (not in preparation for studies) to FSJ/FÖJ visa possible?

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• Inquiry About Changing Visa Status from Chancenkarte to Freiberufler

  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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  Phd student on 18b

  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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  Finding an appointment

  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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