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Questions regarding emigrating from, immigrating to and living in the Federal Republic of Germany.

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The Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland) is a federal parliamentary republic in western-central Europe. It is a member of the European Union, the Schengen Area and (except for Büsingen am Hochrhein and Heligoland) the EU VAT Area. It is considered as an eligible country in the USA Visa Waiver Progam and the Electronic Diversity Visa Lottery. The official currency is the Euro (EUR/€), the country calling code is +49. The official timezone is CET in winter and CEST in summer.

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Hostility in Germany

I am an open-minded Indian student and I will be going to Germany to join the University of Bonn for my masters in Computer Science. I have a few queries that are plaguing me right now. Here they are: Are Indians met with hostility? I mean for the…
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Parental leave in Germany for expats

I'm from India and have been living in Germany with a work permit for the last 4 years. My wife is not working, but stays with me. We are expecting a baby in a few months. Due to some circumstances, we have decided to have the delivery in India and…
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Can my married spouse join me with her student visa in Germany?

I’m a third world country citizen who has a settlement residence permit in Germany. I am married to a spouse from my home country and she has never been to Germany. I’m working now and my take home salary is enough to cover for two people. However,…
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Would I need a visa to enter Germany if I have a permanent residence?

Let's suppose I get a PR in Germany, and then I leave the country for a period shorter than 6 months, would I need to apply for a visa again to enter the country? What would I show at border control?
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How to inform foreign office in Germany regarding Blue card when leaving Germany?

I am working in Germany since February, 2016 and I have a blue card which is valid till 2020. Due to some reasons am resigning my current job and leaving Germany permanently and moving back to my home country (non EU country). I know I have to…
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Internship in Germany for recent US university graduate, visa?

I'm a US citizen who just received an offer for a paid internship that has potential to turn into a full-time position later on (for now, the internship duration will be 3 months). Though it is an internship, since I am no longer an actual student,…
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Can I re-enter Germany without a residence permit if I have an official paper showing my renewal application was submitted?

I submitted a renewal application for my residence permit at the Landesamt für Einwanderung in Berlin last October, but the office is so overloaded that my permit expired before I received the new one. I am planning to leave the country for a month,…
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New immigrant in Germany, SCHUFA score is 328. Why so low?

For my apartment search I need a SCHUFA query (Auskunft), and I also need a good one. However, I was pretty surprised as it says my score is 328 out of 600, which is pretty low and a "high risk of bills not being paid". Is that normal for new…
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Does a speeding ticket or a false parking affect Niederlassungserlaubnis application?

Does a single speeding ticket (Drove 38 kmh in a 30 zone) and a parking fine affect NE application?
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What do these Gymnasium subject abbreviations stand for?

I'm an American who's relocated to Germany, along with my son. He's in 6th grade at a Gymnasium now. He brought home a list of his classes, and I'm baffled by the abbreviations. Can anyone help me figure them out? I've listed the few I was able…
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Why do Airbnb hosts often refuse to provide Anmeldung?

I am looking up Apartments in Germany, and I often find that they refuse to offer Wohnungsgeberbestätigung (required for anmeldung). Why is this? What is gained from not offering?
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Does Germany have a comprehensive occupational classification?

For example, Canada has National Occupational Classification, and Australia and New Zealand have the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). So, does Germany have a comprehensive occupational classification like…
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My passport has expired and I forgot about it. What about my EU Blue Card?

I currently live in Germany, working under a blue card. My situation is this: Under my blue card is written: 19A AUFENTHG IVM 2ABS 1 NR 2A BESCHV SIEHE ZUSATBLATT PASS-NR XXXXX GULTIG BIS 23.06.2018 KARTEBNUTZUNG BIS 23.06.2018 My passport…
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2-month paid internship visa for Germany

I am Tunisian, and reside in Tunisia. I do not hold any type of visa or work permit. I am spending a two-month internship in Germany as part of my Engineering curriculum. Do I need a ZAV document for the visa? Update: a zav document is a consent…
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Immigrating to Germany as a US citizen with a criminal record and a German spouse

I'm a US citizen marrying a German citizen and want to move to Germany to live but I have a criminal record an owe child support in the US. Is there a way to accomplish this?
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