Good morning , i arrived in Germany since 3 weeks with a job seeker visa , my bachelor diploma is fully recognized by the ZAB as equal with german bachelor. I have not yet open my blocked account so i want to complete the amount in order to change my job seeker visa in chancenkarte , is it possible ?
Hi YAMANY ,
sorry to hear about your struggle with the job search, it must be frustrating.
Firstly, it is important to differentiate between visa (Visum) and residence permit(Aufenthaltstitel / Aufenthaltserlaubnis). Visa is needed for entering Germany. In your case, you wrote that you entered with the job seeker visa. Once you enter Germany, you have 3 months time to apply for a residence permit that corresponds to the entry visa. A residence permit is then issued as a plastic card. Do you have one already? You mention that your visa will expire on December 9, 2024, maybe you already have a residence permit for job seeker (§20)?
We as a platform offer general information and it seems like it can be helpful for you to reach out to a specialized counselling center. They can take a closer look at your concrete situation and advise you if it might be worth applying for Chancenkarte or help you with solving the issue with the potential employers so that you can find a job sooner, without having to change to Chancenkarte. Please consider contacting Hamburg Welcome Center for Professionals. You can find the contact in my last comment.
Let us know if you have further questions.
Best wishes
Seoyoung