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Applying for Citizenship (Einbürgung)
Posted on 04/01/2012 12:15 pm
Applying for Citizenship (Einbürgung)
Hello All,
I just need a small information regarding the application process for citizenship. I came to Germany as a student in 2005. I did my master in three years and then i started my Phd, which i am currently doing. In June 2012, it will be complete 7 years. My question is can i apply for citizenship after 7/8 years.
The basic hinge here is: I am doing my Phd on scholorship from the state of NRW. That means i am living here for the last 7 years as student, and i haven't paid any Rente/Tax etc. The only time i paid renteversichrung is during my internships, odd jobs, HiWi etc and that is around 18 months.
So can i apply for Citizenship if i completed integration kurs and Einbürgung test? Or what is the best possible way for me to proceed. Hope to hear some helpul advice.
Regards!
Zia
ziarehmann
Member since 04/01/2012
Posted on 04/01/2012 12:27 pm
Re: Applying for Citizenship (Einbürgung)
When do you plan to finish your phd? Without a proper job the application will most probably be rejected. But you can still prepare yourself by finishing those certificates and apply once you start a job
raj
Member since 27/01/2004
Posted on 04/01/2012 2:13 pm
Re: Applying for Citizenship (Einbürgung)
Thanks for the answer. Hopefully if everything goes as planned i will be finished till sept 2012. i am also hoping that i will get Job by that time. Lets say if i have job (permanant/contract) can i apply. Will my time as student will be considered fully?
ziarehmann
Member since 04/01/2012
Posted on 04/01/2012 9:19 pm
Re: Applying for Citizenship (Einbürgung)
@ziarehman
Here is my story........Pakistani living in DE since 10.2004
Masters: 10.2004 to 09.2006 (AE §16)
PhD: 09.2006 to 11.2010 (had 3/4 position, but AE §16)
Postdoc: 11.2010 to 03.2011 (AE § 18)
Permanent Position: April 2011 onwards (66K but no NE or BE, still AE § 18)
Citizenship application in Hessen: Aug. 2011 (wrt § 10...done by my friendly Beamter although i thought it should be wrt § 8)
Documents submitted:
-Einbürgerungstest (Full score)
-Masters and PhD certificates (both with Summa cum laude)
-Beamter told that I dont need ZD-B1 or Integration Kurs.
-Last three salary slips.
-Birth Certificate + German Translation
-Fees: 255 €uros
Einbürgerungszusicherung: Sep. 2011
Verlusst der Pakistanisch Staatsangehörigkeit: Dez. 2011
Einbürgerungsurkunde: Dez. 2011 (immediately after handing in the renunciation Certificate)
So in my opinion if you have a permanent Job, your chances are good.
Raj++
Raj2009
Member since 14/07/2009