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Blue card EU (§ 19a AufenthG)
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(recognized or comparable with German) University degree and a minimum income of €50,800 / per annum or academic professionals from the fields of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology or rather doctors with an annual income, which corresponds to that of a comparable domestic employee, but at least €39,624 per annum (Agreement of employment by the Federal Employment Agency)
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Limited to max.
4 years; if contractual period is
shorter,
then for the duration of
employment contract +
3 months
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Possible, if basic requirements
still persist
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Exercise of an activity appropriate to the qualification
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Possibility, themselves
after 18 months with
family to settle in other
EU state
and there apply
Blue card EU
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After 33 months or with adequate language skills after 21 months, if further conditions are met
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Spouse receives
residence permit
for the purpose of
family reunification
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Residence permit entitles to gainful employment
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Qualificated
employment
(§ 18 AufenthG)
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Graduates, earning less than €50,800 / per annum or rather €39,624 / per annum
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Limited, depending on
duration of the employment contract
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Possible, if appropriate conditions are given
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The employment mentioned in the residence permit can be performed
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Max. 3 months travel
in other
Schengen states
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After 5 years possible if general requirements are met
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Possible, among the
general conditions
of
family reunification
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Possible, with the same conditions for access to the labor market like spouse
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Job search
(§ 18c AufenthG)
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University degree, recognized in Germany
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Limited, up to
6 months
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· Not possible, must be newly requested from abroad
· Re-issue only possible, if at least the same time spent abroad as before for job search in Germany
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Not allowed
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Up to 3 months
stay in the
Schengen area
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Time will be counted
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Self-employment
(§ 21 AufenthG)
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• There is an economic interest or a regional need for the product or service.
• The activity is expected to have a positive impact on the economy.
• Financing is secured through the implementation of equity or through a loan commitment
• From the age of 45, sufficient retirement provision must be proven
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Max. 3 years
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· Extension possible
· Possibility, to obtain settlement permit after 3 years if conditions are met
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Entitled to pursue self-employment
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Up to 3 months
stay in the
Schengen area
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· After 3 years possible, if certain conditions are met
· After 5 years possible, if general requirements are met
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Possible, among the
general conditions
of
family reunification
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Residence permit entitles to gainful employment
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Research
(§ 20 AufenthG)
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Job offer at a recognized research institute
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Limited to min.
1 year or for duration
of the research project
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Extension possible, if research projects are prolonged or if new projects are in sight
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Entitled to research activities in the named research institution and to work in the apprenticeship
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Up to 3 months
stay in the
Schengen area
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After 5 years possible, if general requirements are met
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Entitled to residence permit
for the purpose of
family reunification
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Residence permit entitles to gainful employment
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Studies/
Promotion
(§ 16 Abs. 1)
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- Admission to a state or state-recognized university
- Livelihood is secured for the duration of the study
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Limited to min.
1 year, max. 2 years
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· Possible if the purpose of stay has not yet been fulfilled, usually at most 10 years
· Possible for up to 18 months after graduation to find a suitable job
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· Max. 120 full or rather 240 half days per annum
· Student secondary employment (study may not be delayed significantly)
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Max. 3 months travel
in other
Schengen states
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· Possible for graduates after 5 years, taking half of the study time, if general conditions are met
· Graduates of German universities: under certain conditions already 2 years after graduation (§ 18b AufenthG)
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Possible among the
general conditions
of
family reunification
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Approval of BA required if it is not a consent-free employment
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University application
(§ 16 Abs. 1a)
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- Requirements for a university degree are fulfilled
- Livelihood is secured for the duration of this period
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Limited to max.
9 months
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Not possible
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Not allowed
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Max. 3 months travel
in other
Schengen states
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Time will be counted
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Internship
(§ 17 AufenthG)
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- Internship in a company
- Approval of the Federal Employment Agency
- no approval is required for: Internships within EU-funded programs, internships funded by international intergovernmental organizations
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Limited for the
duration of the internship
(up to 12 months)
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Possible, if:
· the maximum period of 12 months has not yet been exhausted
· valid internship plan is available
· Student status is still valid
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In addition to the internship
not allowed
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Max. 3 months travel
in other
Schengen states
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Not possible
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Recognition of foreign
professional qualifications
(§17a AufenthG)
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• The responsible recognition office has determined that a further course in theory or practice must be completed in order to receive full recognition.
• Proof of registration for such a course (in case of a mainly practical training in an establishment, the company must draw up a training plan with goal setting and salary)
• enough means for your stay
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Up to 18 months
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Can be extended up to 1 year after full recognition of the professional qualification to find a job matching the qualification
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· An independent training of up to 10 hours per week
· No time limit, if employment is closely related to the profession to be recognized and if there is a concrete job offer for a later employment in the profession to be recognized.
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Up to 3 months stay in the half year
in the Schengen area
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Time will be halfway counted
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Possible under
the general
requirements of
family reunification
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Residence permit entitles to gainful employment
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Job training
(§ 17 AufenthG)
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- industrial education: Visa in regards to § 16 Va AufenthG
- Admission requirements for the respective training are fulfilled
- Livelihood during the training phase is assured
- industrial training: Visa in regards to § 17 I AufenthG
- then the Federal Employment Agency must additionally agree
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Limited for the
duration of vocational training
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Can be extended for up to 1 year after completing the training to find a suitable job
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Graduates of a qualified training (at least 2 years) can max. Work for 10 hours a week
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Max. 3 months travel
in other
Schengen states
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Time will be counted
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Possible among the
general conditions
of
family reunification
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Settlement permit
for
highly qualified
(§ 19 AufenthG)
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- Scientists with special expertise, teacher or scientific staff in a prominent position
- concrete job offer
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Unlimited
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Without restriction possible
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Up to 3 months stay in the Schengen area
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Spouse is entitled to a residence permit
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Residence permit entitles to gainful employment
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Settlement permit
(§ 9 AufenthG)
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Basic requirements:
- a residence permit for 5 years
- Livelihood secured without public funds
- paid at least 60 months compulsory contributions / voluntary contributions to the statutory pension insurance
- required permits for gainful employment are available
- sufficient knowledge of German language, basic knowledge of legal and social order, living conditions in Germany
- enough living space for you and your family
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Unlimited
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Entitled to engage in gainful employment
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Stay up to 3 months in the Schengen area
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Possible under
the general
requirements of
family reunification
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Residence permit entitles to gainful employment
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