This question has reached us from Riddhy916
Hallo I have a question regarding application for permanent residence permit and counting of the residency durations.
I have been living in Germany since April 3, 2015. I came here on a student visa and graduated with my first degree at the end of March 2018. After that, I was on a job-hunting visa for 1.5 years under section 20 and worked during that time.
I then started my second degree in October 2019 and I am still a student and continuing my studies under the current student visa. I have already paid pension insurance contributions for more than 60 months. I would like to know, when I apply for the settlement permit, I know the the study period count as half of it.
But what about the 1.5 year job seeker visa that I had under Section 20 from April 2018 to September 2019, where I also worked.
Does this count as residence or full-time or part-time when applying for a permanent residence permit or settlement permit according to Section 9?
I am eagerly awaiting your reply,
Kind regards,
Rid
Hello Riddhy916, thank you for your for telling me your postcode. Sorry for not clarifying that I also need the name of the city.
Would be great if you can let me know the city so I can search for a counseling center for you. Alternatively, you can also search for one yourself using the BAMF navi: https://bamf-navi.bamf.de/en/Themen/Migrationsberatung/
Best wishes
Hallo Yara,
Thank you for your reply. I am living in Berlin in the Bezirk Treptow Kopenick now.
Eagerly waiting for your reply.
Kind Regards,
Mozammel Q
Hallo Riddhy916, thanks for specifying.
I have found the following centers that can help you with your application. You can receive help via phone, e-mail or in person. You need to make an appointment beforehand, if you would like in person counseling.
They are open between: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m
Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you contact them by e-mail please include. You will need to include the following:
Your complete personal details (surname, first name, date of birth),
your nationality
and (if available) your residence permit number. You can find their contact details here: https://www.berlin.de/einwanderung/service/beratung/artikel.939879.php
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There is also the counselling for adult migrants located in Köpenick. You can phone or write them to receive an appointment and further advice. https://www.abw-berlin.de/de/topic/25.beratung-f%C3%BCr-migrant-innen.h…
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Please let me know if you were able to receive help or if you have any other questions.
Best wishes
Dear Yara,
Thank you so much for your help and support. I will contact them accordingly. Currently I am in Vacation. I will hopefully contact them by the end of this month.
Kind Regards,
Riddhy916
Dear Riddhy916, enjoy your vacation!
Best wishes
Hello Riddhy916, I have some additional information. As far as I know it is unfortunately not possible to change from a student residency to a permanent residency directly. You can change to the permanent residency once you have received a job after your studies. The job should match your area of studies as well. Please also discuss this with the migration center near you.
Best wishes
Dear Yara, my current situation has some similarities to rddhy916. I have closely read through both of your messages.
Just so that I am clear on my issue...
I completed my master's studies in December 2022 and received a job-search visa for 18 months. I have for the past 12 months had no success in finding a job related to my study. Neither do I qualify for other skilled jobs. So I decided to start a new career path that has job prospects here.
Can I apply for an ausbildung with my remaining 6 months job-search visa?
If not, what are my options?
Can the residency officials issue a different visa or permit that allows me to start a new career?
Can my current visa be extended to enable me to successfully apply and start an ausbildung?
Lastly, I have been considering the option of applying for permanent residency. You replied riddhy916 that 'it is unfortunately not possible to change from a student residency to a permanent residency directly'.
Is my current residency also deemed a 'student residency'?
Hi AJ, thank you for your comment, I saw that you also posted the exact same question in the forum. You can find my answer here: https://together-in-germany.de/en/thread/options-keep-staying-germany-a…
In general you can only be eligible for the permanent residence after you have worked as a skilled worker for two years.
Best wishes
Hello Riddhy916, I hope you enjoyed your vacation, please let me know if you were able to reach the counseling center? Your feedback would be of great value for the community.
Best wishes