Source: https://www.toytowngermany.com/forum/topic/383394-visa-extension-after-phd-graduation-under-%C2%A718-aufenthg/
Timestamp: 2019-05-23 15:55:14
Document Index: 284847170

Matched Legal Cases: ['§18', '§18', '§16', '§18', '§18', '§16', '§18', '§16', '§18', '§18']

Visa extension after PhD graduation under §18 AufenthG - Visas/permits - Toytown Germany
Started by Batistuta, 19 April
I am a recent PhD graduate in NRW (graduated when I am under §18 AufenthG!! not under §16 AufenthG). I worked at research center as a PhD researcher for 3 years with §18, then my contract has finished and I started getting ALG1 and my visa was extended (§18 AufenthG again) for one year to complete my PhD and I got ALG1 for ten months. Recently, I got my Dr. title and I would like to extend my visa as much as possible, but as much as I understand 18 months of visa extension is only for people graduated under (§16 AufenthG). Is that correct? So, how long can I extend my visa and under which "gesetz"? Thank you very much beforehand!
1 hour ago, Batistuta said:
I am a recent PhD graduate in NRW (graduated when I am under §18 AufenthG!! not under §16 AufenthG).
So, how long can I extend my visa and under which "gesetz"?
If I find a job, I will get permanent residence. Now, I would like to find out how can I extend my visa without a job offer. I keep checking for openings but I can not depend on it because I have only 2 months left with my current visa and my German level is only B1.
All further extensions are at the discretion of your local ABH.
On 19/04/2019, 04:56:20, Batistuta said:
I worked at research center as a PhD researcher for 3 years with §18, then my contract has finished and I started getting ALG1 and my visa was extended (§18 AufenthG again) for one year to complete my PhD and I got ALG1 for ten months.
1. You came to Germany to work.
2. You worked for 3 years.
3. You then received an extension to look for a job for 1 year while receiving ALGI.
4. Instead of looking for a job, you spent your time working on your PhD.
5. You've now finished your PhD, but don't have a job.
On what grounds do you think you should receive an extension?