Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck der Erwerbstätigkeit Verlängerung zur Arbeitsplatzsuche nach schulischer oder betrieblicher Berufsausbildung

Section 8 paragraph 1 Residence Act (AufenthG)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthg_2004/__8.html
§ 20 Residence Act (AufenthG)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthg_2004/__20.html

After successfully completing your training in Germany, you can apply for an extension of your residence permit for the purpose of looking for a job.

After you have completed your training in Germany and have been granted a residence permit to look for a job for a period of less than 12 months, you can apply for an extension of up to 12 months under certain conditions.

• Valid national passport
• Proof of secure livelihood (e.g. employment contract and pay slips, bank statements, declaration of commitment by third parties)
• Proof of health insurance
• Proof of qualification (certificate of completion, certificate or confirmation from your training company or educational institution about the successful completion of training
• 1 current biometric photo

If necessary, further documents may be requested from you.

• You already hold a residence permit for the purpose of looking for a job after successfully completing school or vocational training which has not yet reached the maximum period of 12 months.
• You haven't found a job yet.
• Their livelihood is secure.
• Her identity has been established.
• You have a valid national passport.

96.00 EUR for a further stay of up to three months
93.00 EUR for a further stay of more than three months

• Find out whether the office responsible for your application allows you to submit your application online or has a special application form. In Hamburg, the application can be submitted online.
• You submit your application.
• The responsible authority will examine your application and, if necessary, request any necessary documents or information from you.
• The responsible office will contact you to arrange an appointment.
• During the appointment, your identity and documents will be checked (please bring your documents, preferably in the original, with you to the appointment).
• If your application is approved, your fingerprints will be taken to produce a new electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• You pay the applicable fees.
• The Federal Printing Office will be commissioned to produce your new eAT card.
• Once completed, you will receive information and can collect the residence permit in the form of the eAT card in person.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection letter. In this case, you will also have to pay an administration fee.

You should expect processing to take 6-8 weeks. If you submit all the required documents in full and well prepared, processing may be quicker. After approval, it will then take another 4-6 weeks for the Federal Printing Office to produce your electronic residence permit.

You must submit your application before your current residence permit expires (4-6 weeks in advance is recommended).

• If you do not find a job during the validity of your residence permit, an extension beyond 12 months is not possible. If there is no other reason justifying your stay, you must leave Germany.
• This residence permit allows unrestricted employment.

You can lodge an appeal against a rejection with the department within one month of notification.

• Apply for residence permit extension to look for a job after vocational training
• After completing an apprenticeship in Germany, it is possible to apply for a residence permit to look for a job
• Permission can be granted for 12 months

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