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Got laid off while waiting for a residence permit (self.germany)

submitted 1 year ago by Citheronia to c/[email protected]

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I have graduated from a university in Germany and found a great job that matches my degree. With this work contract, I have applied for a residence permit for employment. My documents were accepted and I have received a Fiktionsbescheinigung (my student residence permit is no longer valid).

Today I was informed that my employer is facing bankruptcy and the majority of the employees, including me, were let go. I was also told that I am entitled for severance pay if I apply at the Arbeitsamt.

What does that mean for my residence permit? Will it still be processed to the end or is my application no longer valid? Should I apply for the severance pay? I understand that I need to look for a new job immediately, since I don't have any other "proof of being able to secure my livelihood". Is it best to call the ABH directly and tell them about the layoff or wait to get a residence permit?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Luckily some of us experts are here now ;-)

[–] NeoNachtwaechter 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Can you feel all the expectations yet? ;-)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Tbh it's picking up rather slowly, and I don't habitually check the community every day as I did with the subreddit, but it's getting there!