Work Permit
Knowing that politicians keep all their promises, I vaguely remember something of a “one-stop agency”? Has this come true or is it only another hoax?
I am so sorry to disappoint your distrust in politicians but this one-stop agency has come true. The idea behind this concept is to reply to the criticism of the extensive red tape having to first visit the foreigner’s authority for a residence permit and then the labor agency for a work permit. Now every residency permit must explicitly regulate if or if not you are entitled to work in Germany §4 AufenthG). This means that you will simultaneously apply with your residence permit for your work permit at the foreigners office. However, the labor agency still is to be heard – but only for labor market reasons or to check labor law legalities. The foreigners office only considers the labor agency’s decision. In the very end, you are relieved of visiting one more office. However, the administrative work has not been changed.
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I want to get a job in Germany. My training at home gives me a great qualification. What is the likeliness of an approval?
Generally, skilled workers – be it academic – are wanted and needed.
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I accompanied my relative to Germany and was granted residence in Germany. What about working? Will I be able to work?
Yes, you will be able to work in Germany insofar as your relative is allowed to work in Germany or if marital cohabitation has lawfully existed in the Federal territory for at least two years (§4 AufenthG).
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What about being married to a German? Will they allow me to work or do I have to fulfill the normal requirements, like a waiting period?
Being married to a German gives you the right to work as soon as you receive your residence permit. The law says that you must receive a work permit if you habitually live with your German spouse in Germany (§4 AufenthG).
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What about me being the parent of my German kid?
The same goes for you – as long as your child normally lives in Germany and you want to raise and/or actively participate in raising him here.
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I just read about employers sponsoring a job. Does this mean that the employer must first bribe the officials so that I can get the job?
No, no bribing. Nice idea though! Whenever applying for a job, by law, no employer is ever obliged to pay any fees. Not the employer, but the employee, is the debtor, to pay the official fees for a residence permit allowing employment. Of course, this does not mean, that the employer may not cover these fees on behalf of the employee. However, when an employer needs to produce all the paperwork for to you to apply, then that would come close to a “job sponsoring”. This paperwork comes in the form of: a job description and employment contract.
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