Residence permit for the purpose of employment as a skilled worker with an academic qualification: applying for an extension

The extension of your residence permit must be applied for at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence.

• Depending on the foreigners authority and your request, it may be possible to apply online. Find out whether your foreigners authority offers electronic applications for residence permits.
• If the application can only be made in person, arrange an appointment with the Foreigners' Registration Office.
• During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents checked (please bring these with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the issuing of the electronic residence permit (eAT).
• If you submit your application electronically, the Foreigners’ Registration Office will contact you once your online application has been received to arrange an appointment at the office. During the appointment, your supporting documents will be checked (please bring these with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the issue of the eAT card.
• If your application is approved, the Immigration Authority will arrange for the eAT card to be issued.
• After around six to eight weeks, you can collect your eAT card from the Foreigners’ Registration Office.
• Fees are charged for the extension of the residence permit. The time and form of payment vary depending on the authority

The immigration authority responsible for the applicant’s place of residence:

• You hold a recognised and valid passport or passport substitute, as well as a valid residence permit to take up skilled employment for professionals with academic qualifications in accordance with Section 18b(1) of the Residence Act.
• Your residence permit will expire in the near future.
• There is no interest in deporting you.
• Their stay does not jeopardise or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You can cover your living expenses and health insurance cover from your income without having to rely on state benefits.
• You have a firm job offer or an employment contract with the same or a different employer.
• You are in a job that is professionally related to your qualifications.
• Where necessary, you must hold a licence to practise (e.g. a licence to practise as a pharmacist).
• The Federal Employment Agency has granted approval for you to take up employment (approval is usually obtained from the Immigration Authority). For approval to be granted, your terms and conditions of employment (in particular your salary) must, amongst other things, be comparable to those of a German employee in the same position.

• Passport or passport replacement
• Existing residence permit
• Proof of means of support:

• A copy or the original of the employment contract (to be submitted only if there have been any changes)
• Proof of income for the last 3 months
• If changing employers: a specific job offer (please use the standard national form ‘Declaration of Employment’ for this) or an employment contract

• Current biometric photo
• Current registration certificate
• Rental agreement
• Proof of your health insurance
• If you are obliged to attend an integration course: certificate of successful participation in the integration course or other proof of integration efforts

Section 8(1) in conjunction with Section 18b(1) of the Residence Act

Section 39 of the Residence Act

• Residence Act
• § Section 8 (1) Residence Act (AufenthG)
• Section 18b(1) of the Residence Act
• Section 39 of the Residence Act

• Appeal against the decision of the immigration authority within one month of notification.
• Action before the court named in the notice of objection if the objection is not upheld.

• Forms: Declaration of employment (standardised nationwide); further forms specific to individual authorities are available from your Foreigners’ Registration Office; these may also be available online.
• Online procedure occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes

• Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment; extension for the purpose of employment in a skilled role requiring academic qualifications in Saxony-Anhalt

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