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  How can an international student in Berlin overcome culture shock, language barriers, find accommodation, and adapt to local life?

  I'm an international student moving to Berlin, and I feel overwhelmed by the new culture and language barrier, finding accommodation, and adapting to local food. Could you share tips or resources to...

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  Stefen09
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  Cannot book an appointment for Residence Permit in Aachen

  I obtained a student D visa to attend a language course in Germany before enrolling in university. After arriving in Aachen (Germany), I registered my address and completed the Anmeldung process in...

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  social security contributions Germany

  Is it mandatory for me to pay the social security contributions in Germany when my life situation is as follows: I am a danish citizen living in Denmark with my family. I am employed by an austrian...

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  Lasse
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  Chancenkarte Visa to Student visa conversion

  Hi Community, Is it possible to convert a Chancenkarte visa(Opportunity card, Section 20A) to a student visa? I heard that it can only be converted to Section 25A or 25B. Could someone confirm whether...

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  KaSh_1
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  Eligibility for Citizenship

  I wanted some advice on my eligibility for the citizenship because I’ve had a break in my residence. Here’s my timeline. 2015-2017 - (2 years in Germany) - Masters in a TU. 2018- Dec 2021 - Went back...

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  fast92
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  Extend stay in Germany after 18 month job seeking resident expires

  Hi I have graduated from a German university but no longer want to pursue employment related to my field of study. Once my resident permit expires is there any way I can stay in Berlin other than...

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  biece
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  Struggling with Prolonged Process and Seeking Help

  I hope this message finds you well. I am a dentist from a non EU country with a strong passion and unwavering determination to continue my professional career in Germany. I am reaching out to you with...

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  nazosweg
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  Chancenkarte to Student Visa Conversion

  Can we convert the Chancenkarte visa (Opportunity card according to Section 20A) to a Student visa, If expiring in 2 months, Is it convertable or not, Please advise if anyone has a piece of knowledge...

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