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    Changing chancenkarte visa

    Hello, When someone already has a chancenkarte visa, how much estimated processing time needed to switch to employment visa, does it happen fast since its from inside Germany? is switching in that case...
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    odeh77

    asylum

    Hello, I am a Syrian from the Syrian coast, a third-year student of surveying engineering. Is there a way for me to travel to Germany and complete my studies in any way? I have the ability to work and...
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    MOUSA
  • Change Residence Permit

    Hi,My wife has § 18A AufenthG resident permit living in Germany, and I am an Opportunity Card holder also residing in Germany along with her. I would like to know if she can apply for a spouse visa...
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    Aiyappas

    moving to Germany from the Netherlands

    Hello! My husband and I are planning to move to Germany,we are from Ukraine ,and now we live in The Netherlands , our mother and sister are there, and we are also planning to start our own family,and...
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    Kazanska

    How to appeal against job application rejection

    Hello, I come from Iran and have been living in Köln since 2021. I applied for a position at the University of Köln in February 2025. After an interview in March, I received a job offer from the...
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    NyctoManiac
  • Expired residence permit whilst abroad

    Hi all, any advice much appreciated! Somehow I have just discovere that I have a residence permit which expires end of July and I am due to travel before it expires. I was wondering firstly if I will...
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    Deer25

    Bringing Australian husband to Germany

    I’m a German & Australian citizen currently living in Australia with my husband who holds Australian & New Zealand citizenship. We have been married for nearly 25 years and have an 18 year old son. Beca...
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    BalsamicWaffle

    changing chancenkarte visa to employment visa

    I would like to inquire about the general requirements for switching from a Chancenkarte visa to an employment visa. I hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have professional experience in Data...
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    odeh77

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