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Einbürgerung: My Story
Posted on 11/02/2010 2:16 pm
Einbürgerung: My Story
I recently became a German citizen. Here is my story:
I came to Germany as a programmer in September 2000. Since then, I have moved between cities and states in Germany and also switched a few employers. At the same time, I have had my visa change from an employer specific work-permit to an open one. Eventually I got NE after completing my 5 year stay in Germany.
I started this process of naturalization quite late, i.e. after 9 years of stay here, though I could have kicked it off after 8 years. One of the reasons why I did not do it in time was because I started with a new job around that time and was travelling a lot. In fact, after travelling a lot, it dawned upon me that Visa-free travel was indeed a boon, if one had access to it.
After having done my homework and after consulting my caseworker, we started the process of satisfying the requirements for naturalization. My wife and I both took the TELC B1 test and cleared it. Later we both took the EB Test and cleared it too.
We submitted the application for my family, including my 2-year-old daughter, on September 3 2009. There was only one document missing and that was my wife’s birth certificate. Though we had one made out from the Consulate, this was not accepted by the caseworker because it simply reiterated the data that was available on her passport. The caseworker was expecting to see a birth certificate in the right format. This is was the only hiccup; otherwise submission was done without the above document and was accepted.
After a wait of 5 months, on February 3 2010, we were informed about EB Amt’s decision to accept us into German Union. We were asked to collect our certificates ASAP and so we did on February 10. 2010, after taking an appointment with the caseworker in the local Bürgeramt. We were asked to deposit our current passports and then we were given the certificate. At the same time, we requested German passports to be made.
All in all, it went very fast and very smoothly. The whole process seems to be very streamlined.
Other details that might interest other prospective applicants:
Location of EB application: Köln
Nationality (Origin): Indian
We now have to get the so-called OCI Cards from the Indian Consulate, which would make our travel to India easier and hassle-free.
Rohith
Rohith
Member since 06/05/2005
Posted on 20/10/2010 3:04 pm
Re: Einbürgerung: My Story
Nationality: The status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization
Citizenship: The status of a citizen of the given nation with rights and duties
kerwiss
Member since 24/03/2009
Posted on 25/10/2010 10:13 am
Re: Einbürgerung: My Story
I have a question. I have submitted my citizenship application from Düsseldorf on 31st Aug. They said it will take approx 3 months to get the urkunde. Now for unavoidabe reasons I need to change my job. My question is
1. Do I need to inform the behörde about this change ?
2. Will the change delay the entire process ?
3. Is there any way to avoid it ?
Regards
ikkyg
ikkyg
Member since 03/01/2005
Posted on 25/10/2010 11:01 am
Re: Einbürgerung: My Story
1) You must infrom them about this change.
2) Yes, may be before sending the final letter they will ask you to provide last 3 salary slips.
3) Yes, Do not change your job. otherwise answer is No.
Regards
Khan
fktrust7
Member since 08/07/2005
Posted on 25/10/2010 2:43 pm
Re: Einbürgerung: My Story
Hi,
Presently iam working as an External employee, soonly(in 2011) my client wants to take me as Internal permanent Employee.
qus:
1. If i apply for Einbürgerung in this month, is my Einbürgerung process shall be delayed even if i get a contract without Probation period?
thank you
justdoit
Member since 11/10/2009
Posted on 25/10/2010 10:45 pm
Re: Einbürgerung: My Story
Coming back to the real topic of the thread and telling you my story
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Place of application Munich
1. Came in 2003 and did my masters degree in economics in Berlin. Worked from 2004 to 2006 parallel to my studies in student job paying social security contributions
2. 2006 started by first job in Munich
3. 2008 recieved Niederlassungerlaubnis für Hochqualifizierte (PR for highly qualified) based on my salary and job profile (working as consultant in a well known company)
4. Active in social work in Germany through a German Indian Association(head of organization) and member of Bayerischer Integrationsrat since 2008, 2009 respectively
5. Submitted application for citizenship after 6.5 of staying in Germany with all relevant documents including active voluntary work certificates and recommendation from the company. Language certificate C1 (only an informal online test) + B1 certificate(full score) + integrationskurs certificate (full score in orientation test) + citizenship test (full score)
6. Application was submitted under discretionary citizenship (Ermessenseinbürgerung §8 StAg) quoting exceptional integration skills + company's statement that I represent their interests and need to travel abroad often (my case actually)
7. After submission, 1 month security check + 2.5 weeks for the positive decision.Today I got citizenship certificate (Einbürgerungsurkunde) in a festive ceremony.
So it was a big effort on my side which paid off. So all those guys who are disheartened by the fact that BaWü, Bayern, Sachsen dont count education time in Germany needed for getting citizenship, see my case and just apply. Prove you are highly qualified and an asset for Germany and you can get through.
supersid
Member since 26/07/2010
Posted on 26/10/2010 12:04 pm
Re: Einbürgerung: My Story
@justdoit
If you change job after submittion of Einbürgerung application you have to inform them. As per your nick do not think much and justdoit. Once the process is started it will come to an end sooner or later does not matter and also you can not change it.
@supersid
Congratulations! u did it with super speed (Y)
Regards
Khan
fktrust7
Member since 08/07/2005
Posted on 26/10/2010 2:13 pm
Re: Einbürgerung: My Story
@ Supersid
I am living in Munich and working; I had finished PhD from Heidelberg before 5 years.
I recently visited Einbürgerung stelle at KVR and was told that even after integration course I am not having rights to ask for citizenship under §8 after 7 years because Gewöhlich aufenthalt is not 7 years because of education time. She told me to come back to KVR after 8 years finished.
What to do next ??
Vishnu108
Member since 19/06/2007
Posted on 27/10/2010 11:06 am
Re: Einbürgerung: My Story
As said, just apply. Do your Einbürgerungstest, language B1 and on top do the orientation course test (search on BAMF website). Submit O-Kurs + B1 to BAMF Regionalkoordinator and you will get Zertifikat Integrationskurs (this is an addition to your application)
Tell that you are highly qualified and there is a national interest to provide citizenship faster to people like you.
Tell them that the decisionmaking authority is the Regierung von Oberbayern in case of para 8 so they need to accept the application.
Write a nice motivation letter and dont just say I want to travel visafree 
Ask your current employer to write a recommendation letter how great you are, how much Germany needs people like you AND if it is the case, that you need to travel international regularly and the citizenship will help you (this is a very important point).
AND JUST APPLY: BE STRONGHEADED AND FIGHT....
supersid
Member since 26/07/2010
Posted on 31/10/2010 8:08 am
Re: Einbürgerung: My Story
Last Monday I informed the auslander amt that I am changing my job from 1st Nov. As per the rule when someone applies for citizenship and there is a change in status he needs to inform the amt.The auslanderamt responded in a letter stating that I need to provide them with the new contract,payslip and the reason of changing my last job(ie resignation letter or discharge letter). Here are my questions
1. My new job is limited to one year for the time being. The contract will terminate on 31st Oct 2011. I have also received a good compensation package from my last employer. Do you think there could be a problem in getting citizenship because the new contract is "Befristet" ? I have currently a Niederlassungs Erlaubnis status with Daueraufenthal-EG.
2. Also do you feel that to prove my financial solvency I should provide my Bank Statement although the Auslander Amt has not really asked for it.
Please help me on this subject as it is a slightly tricky situation.
Regards
Ikkyg
ikkyg
Member since 03/01/2005
Posted on 01/11/2010 4:03 pm
Re: Einbürgerung: My Story
They can just decide a "yes" or "no". I dont see any reason for "No" because you still have a job and not getting any ALG or Hartz IV. So just provide the documents they ask and wait.
raj
Member since 27/01/2004