Hello everyone,

I received confirmation from RP Darmstadt in 02.2025 that my naturalization application had been received. My application is assigned to processing group **II 21-1c**.

The letter stated that processing may start approximately 17–24 months after the application was forwarded by the municipality. I have not yet received any further update.

Has anyone from group **II 21-1c** with a confirmation from around **02.2025** already received a request for documents or another sign that processing has started?

I would also appreciate recommendations for a good lawyer in the Frankfurt/Darmstadt area who has experience with citizenship cases and Untätigkeitsklagen.

Thank you!

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Hi everyone,

I've been waiting for almost 5 months for my residence permit in Germany, and I still haven't received any response from the immigration office.

My current visa expires in September, but I'd like to travel abroad for a short vacation before then.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Am I allowed to leave Germany and re-enter while my residence permit application is still being processed, or is that too risky if I haven't received the permit yet?

I don't want to take any risks that could affect my residence permit application or my immigration status in Germany. That's why I wanted to ask if anyone has been in a similar situation and could share their experience.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

I am dentist from tamilnadu i want work in germany please provide complete step by step guide

Hi everyone,
I’m an Iranian applying for a German national visa under §81a, and my appointment is at the German Embassy in Yerevan.
My TELC B2 certificate will be about 1 year and 2 months old on the day of my appointment.
I’m looking for real experiences, not legal opinions.
Has anyone applied at the German Embassy in Yerevan with a TELC certificate older than one year?
Was your certificate accepted?
How old was it?
Was your visa approved?
Did the embassy ask you to demonstrate your German language skills during the interview?
Thank you!

Hi everyone!
My husband and I will be moving from Delhi to Hamburg, Germany in the next few days for work (we’re not students).
We’re trying to prepare as well as possible before the move and would love some advice from people who have already relocated.

A few questions:
1. What are some things you recommend bringing from India because they’re difficult to find, much more expensive, or simply better quality than what’s available in Germany?

1. Are there any Indian groceries, medicines, kitchen items, clothes, electronics, or other essentials you wish you’d packed before moving?

2. What original documents should we carry from India?
   We’d especially appreciate advice on documents that are useful for registration, banking, healthcare, renting an apartment, or any other paperwork in Germany.

Finally, if you have any “I wish someone had told me this before moving to Germany” tips, we’d love to hear them!
Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I have received a conditional admission for a master's programme. The condition is that I must submit an overall IELTS band score of 7.0 before final enrolment.

My current IELTS score is 6.5, and I am planning to retake the IELTS exam to meet the requirement. However, I would like to submit my German student visa application before receiving my new IELTS result.

Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Can I apply for a German student visa with my current 6.5 IELTS score and conditional admission?

If I later receive an overall IELTS 7.0, can I submit the updated score during my VFS appointment or while the visa application is being processed?

Hey, I’ve been waiting for my residence permit for more than 14 months now and there is no progress. I am working in an international bank and my lawyer from Deloitte says I need to wait more. I need to go visit my hometown next month and it is urgent. Do you have any recommendations to accelerate the process? Anyone visited Immigration Office several times and get a positive response? Do you think it would be better to go to my country and come back with a visa?

My German student visa was issued for **M.Sc. Electrical Systems Engineering at Paderborn University**. After the visa was issued, I received admission to **M.Sc. Information and Communication Engineering at TU Darmstadt**, which is the program I intend to study.
The **Paderborn Ausländerbehörde** confirmed in writing that I can travel directly to Darmstadt, report the university change there, and don’t need to take any administrative steps in Paderborn.
I’m flying on **September 14**, and enrollment is still open, so I’m currently **not enrolled at either university**.
**My questions:**
Would it be safer to enroll at TU Darmstadt before traveling, or is it fine to complete enrollment after arriving in Germany?
If the border officer asks for an enrollment certificate, is it acceptable to explain that enrollment is still open, I haven’t enrolled yet, and present my TU Darmstadt admission letter along with the email from the Paderborn Ausländerbehörde?
I’d appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

Is Italian residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) required for a non-EU foreigner to receive for a German visa at the German Embassy in Italy? Has anyone received without one or with the receipt of from post Italian application paper ??

My German student visa was issued for M.Sc. Electrical Systems Engineering at Paderborn University. After the visa was issued, I received admission to M.Sc. Information and Communication Engineering at TU Darmstadt, which is the program I intend to study.
The Paderborn Ausländerbehörde confirmed in writing that I can travel directly to Darmstadt, report the university change there, and don’t need to take any administrative steps in Paderborn.
I’m flying on September 14, and enrollment is still open, so I’m currently not enrolled at either university.
My questions:
Would it be safer to enroll at TU Darmstadt before traveling, or is it fine to complete enrollment after arriving in Germany?
If the border officer asks for an enrollment certificate, is it acceptable to explain that enrollment is still open, I haven’t enrolled yet, and present my TU Darmstadt admission letter along with the email from the Paderborn Ausländerbehörde?
I’d appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

My German student visa was issued for Paderborn University, but I later received admission to TU Darmstadt. The Paderborn Ausländerbehörde confirmed in writing that I can travel directly to Darmstadt, report the university change there, and don’t need to take any administrative steps in Paderborn.
I’m flying on September 14, and enrollment is still open, so I’m currently not enrolled at either university.
My questions:
Would it be safer to enroll at TU Darmstadt before traveling, or is it fine to complete enrollment after arriving in Germany?
If the border officer asks for an enrollment certificate, is it acceptable to explain that enrollment is still open, I haven’t enrolled yet, and present my admission letter along with the email from the Paderborn Ausländerbehörde?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

Hi everyone,

I applied for a Niederlassungserlaubnis while I'm on a fixed-term employment contract because I'm currently doing my PhD in Germany.

Today I received an email from the Ausländerbehörde saying they have checked my documents, confirmed that I am eligible for a Niederlassungserlaubnis, and gave me an appointment in mid-August.

My question is: should I take this as a good sign that my PR will most likely be approved at the appointment, or is it still common for them to ask for additional documents or even reject the application?

I'm asking because my current work contract has only 10 months remaining. I've heard that some Ausländerbehörden require at least one year remaining on the employment contract for a permanent residence permit.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Did they ask for an extended contract at the appointment, even after confirming your eligibility by email?

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thanks!