{"id":2452,"date":"2024-08-27T09:02:25","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T07:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/?page_id=2452"},"modified":"2024-10-31T11:50:47","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T10:50:47","slug":"arbeit-verloren","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/arbeit-verloren\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I do if I have lost my job?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u25b7 See all <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/buerokratie-guidelines\/\">step-by-step guides<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2207 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/job-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/job-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/job-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/job.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out in 8 steps what you need to do if you have lost or quit your job as a migrant. <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>A quick overview:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If necessary, inform the immigration office that you have lost your job.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for unemployment benefits (Arbeitslosengeld I) or citizen\u2019s allowance (B\u00fcrgergeld) if eligible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for a new job and, if necessary, ask the immigration office for permission.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: semi-bold;\"><strong>Click on headlines<\/strong> to open steps<\/span><\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li>For more information, click on the small <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>numbers<\/strong><\/span>.<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-1\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"1\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-1\">1<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"1\">Example<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">1. Do you need to inform the immigration office?<\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2205\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/information-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/information-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/information-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/information.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if you need to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>inform the immigration office<\/b><\/span> if you have lost or quit your job or Ausbildung (vocational training).<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You usually need to inform them if you have a residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis) for work purposes. <sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-2\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"2\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-2\">2<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"2\">Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 16a, 16d, 18a, 18b, 18g, 19c and tolerated stay permit (Duldung) according to 60c and 60d. The obligation to inform the immigration office is written in the additional provisions of the residence permit. Your employer also has to inform the immigration office if your residence permit was for a specific job. The immigration office can shorten your residence permit or tolerated stay permit (Duldung) if you lose your job. You can search for a new job until then. Sometimes, the office gives you a deadline to find a new job.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/niederlassungserlaubnis\/\">permanent residence permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis)<\/a>, a residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis) for refugees <sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-3\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"3\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-3\">3<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"3\">Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 24, 25.<\/span>, as a family member <sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-4\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"4\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-4\">4<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"4\">Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 30\u201336.<\/span>, for a side job <sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-5\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"5\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-5\">5<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"5\">For example, if you have a residence permit for studies and lose your side job.<\/span>, or during the asylum process, you usually do not have to inform the immigration office.<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-6\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"6\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-6\">6<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"6\">If you have a tolerated stay for the purpose of vocational training (Ausbildungsduldung, \u00a760c) or a tolerated stay permit for work (Besch\u00e4ftigungsduldung, \u00a760d), you need to (according to the opinion of the federal government) inform the immigration office. For other tolerated stays, it may not be necessary to inform them.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">2. Inform the immigration office<\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2191\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/informative-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/informative-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/informative-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/informative.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to inform them, send a <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>message to the immigration office<\/b><\/span> via letter, email, fax, or online form. <sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-7\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"7\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-7\">7<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"7\">Include your name, date of birth, place of birth, address, the date from which you no longer have a job in the message, together with a note that you are looking for work.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The immigration office will usually give you a period of three or six months to find a new job.<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-8\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"8\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-8\">8<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"8\">During this time, your current residence permit remains valid. Often, the immigration office does not reply to your message. You can still look for a new job.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">3. Check if you can get unemployment benefits (Arbeitslosengeld 1)<\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2201\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/unemployment-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/unemployment-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/unemployment-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/unemployment.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have worked for more than 12 months, you might be eligible for <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>unemployment benefits (Arbeitslosengeld 1)<\/b><\/span>. Unemployment benefits are an insurance you are entitled to if you have paid contributions for that long.<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-9\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"9\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-9\">9<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"9\">You need 12 months of work with paid contributions within the last 30 months. Check your payslips if necessary to see if your company has paid contributions to unemployment insurance (AV-Beitrag).<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unemployment benefits (Arbeitslosengeld 1) amount to 60 to 67% of your last income and are paid for 6 to 12 months.<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-10\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"10\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-10\">10<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"10\">If you have resigned from your job, you often receive unemployment benefits after a 3-month waiting period. If you have been dismissed, you receive them immediately. You can calculate the approximate amount using this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brutto-netto-rechner.info\/arbeitslosengeld-I-rechner.php\">website<\/a>. People over the age of 50 can receive unemployment benefits for up to 24 months.<\/span> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to get them:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediately after your termination, register online as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeitsagentur.de\/arbeitslos-melden\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seeking employment<\/span><\/a>. <sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-11\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"11\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-11\">11<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"11\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeitsagentur.de\/arbeitslos-melden\/pd?reglevel=pin\">Register<\/a> with the federal employment agency (Bundesagentur f\u00fcr Arbeit) using your email address. Then you can submit the notification that you are seeking employment online.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register as unemployed in person no later than 3 days after your job ends.<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-12\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"12\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-12\">12<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"12\">Go to your local federal employment agency (Bundesagentur f\u00fcr Arbeit). Once you have verified yourself in person, you can also complete the registration online. Contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/beratungsstelle\/\">counseling center<\/a> if you need help.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, submit your application <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeitsagentur.de\/arbeitslos-melden\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a> or in person.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>not need<\/b><\/span> to inform the immigration office about unemployment benefits (Arbeitslosengeld I). Receiving unemployment benefits does not negatively affect your residence permit.<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-13\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"13\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-13\">13<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"13\">This is a major difference from citizen\u2019s allowance (B\u00fcrgergeld).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">4. Check if you can get citizen\u2019s allowance (B\u00fcrgergeld)<\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2103\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/salary-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/salary-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/salary-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/salary.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if you can alternatively or additionally receive <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>c<\/strong><b>itizen\u2019s allowance (B\u00fcrgergeld)<\/b><\/span>.<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-14\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"14\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-14\">14<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"14\">citizen\u2019s allowance is sometimes also called Arbeitslosengeld 2 or Hartz 4.<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a permanent residence permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis), residence permit for refugees<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-15\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"15\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-15\">15<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"15\">Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 24, 25.<\/span>, as a family member of Germans or recognized refugees<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-16\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"16\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-16\">16<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"16\">Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 28, 29 Abs. 4, 30, 31 Abs. 1, 32, 33, 34 Abs. 1, 35, 36 Abs. 1, 36a.<\/span>, and for those with a chance residence permit (\u00a7104c), you can receive citizen\u2019s allowance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Warning:<\/strong><\/span> Do <b>not<\/b> apply for citizen\u2019s allowance if your residence permit has the condition of sufficient income.<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-17\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"17\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-17\">17<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"17\">If your residence permit requires securing your livelihood, you and your family should not apply for citizen\u2019s allowance. This applies, among other things, to residence permits for work or study (\u00a7\u00a7 16, 16a-f, 17, 17a-b, 18, 18a-d, 18g, 19a-d, 20, 21)<\/span> If you apply for citizen\u2019s allowance, you could lose your residence permit.<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-18\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"18\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-18\">18<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"18\">If you cannot apply for citizen\u2019s allowance, check if you may be eligible for housing benefits (Wohngeld). Housing benefits usually do not affect your residence permit.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\">People with <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>EU citizenship<\/strong><\/span> who have lived in Germany for less than 5 years sometimes cannot receive citizen\u2019s allowance.<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-19\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"19\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-19\">19<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"19\">Most people who have been in Germany for less than 3 months, are not employable, have no right of residence, or are only in Germany for job seeking do not receive citizen\u2019s allowance. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For help, contact a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/beratungsstelle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">counseling center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are in the asylum process or have a temporary suspension of deportation (Duldung), you cannot receive citizen\u2019s allowance. You can receive money from the social welfare office according to the asylum seekers\u2019 benefits act (Asylbewerberleistungsgesetz), alternatively or additionally to unemployment benefits (Arbeitslosengeld 1).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You receive citizen\u2019s allowance from the <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>J<\/strong><b>obcenter<\/b><\/span> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/en\/jobcenter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can apply for it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeitsagentur.de\/arbeitslos-arbeit-finden\/buergergeld\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">5. Look for a new job<\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2202\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/job-seeker-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/job-seeker-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/job-seeker-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/job-seeker-1.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start searching for a new job as soon as possible. With a residence permit as a skilled worker, you must find a job for which a qualification is required (University degree or vocational training). For more information on job searching and applications, check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/en\/jobsearch-and-application\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need help, contact a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/beratungsstelle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">counseling center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">6. Request an extension from the immigration office if necessary<\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1555\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/deadline-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/deadline-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/deadline-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/deadline.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t found a job before the end of the deadline set by the immigration office, <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>ask for an extension<\/b><\/span>.<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-20\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"20\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-20\">20<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"20\">Write a message to the immigration office, explaining that you have already sent many applications but need an additional 3 or 6 months to complete your job search. Attach documents related to your applications (e.g., a list of positions, emails, invitations to job interviews).<\/span> Until the immigration office responds, you can continue to search for a job.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your residence permit can be revoked if you do not find a job.<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-21\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"21\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-21\">21<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"21\">Before revoking your permit, the immigration office usually sends you a hearing notice by letter or invites you to an appointment. In response, if necessary, ask for another 3 or 6 months to complete your job search.<\/span> In this case, apply for a <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>residence permit for job search<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for 6 months.<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-22\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"22\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-22\">22<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"22\"> Make sure to submit this application before the old title gets revoked. While the immigration office is processing this application, you remain legally in Germany. However, your application may be rejected if you have already been granted multiple extensions for job search.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">7. Do you need permission for a new job?<\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2203\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/stamp-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/stamp-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/stamp-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/stamp.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if you need the <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>permission of the immigration office<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before starting a new job.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the asylum process, with a temporary suspension of deportation (Duldung), and for most work residence permits<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-23\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"23\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-23\">23<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"23\">Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 16a, 16d, 18a, 18b, 18g, 19c and temporary suspension of deportation (Duldung) according to 60c and 60d. For the Blue Card (\u00a718g), no permission is required after 12 months of employment, and for skilled workers after 24 months (\u00a7 9 BeschV). After 48 months of temporary suspension of deportation or another permitted stay, any job is allowed (\u00a7 9 BeschV). You should then ask the immigration office for a general work permit.<\/span>, you need permission for each new job.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a permanent residence permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis), a residence permit for refugees<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-24\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"24\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-24\">24<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"24\">Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 24, 25.<\/span>, as a family member<sup id=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-25\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"25\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-25\">25<\/a><\/sup><span role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"25\">Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 30\u201336.<\/span>, and for part-time jobs, you do not need permission.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need permission, send an application with the draft of the employment contract and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeitsagentur.de\/datei\/erklaerung-zum-beschaeftigungsverhaeltnis_ba047549.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">declaration of employment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the immigration office. You can find more information on the process <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/arbeitserlaubnis-asylverfahren\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">8. Start your new job<\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2204\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/working-woman-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/working-woman-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/working-woman-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/working-woman.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have the written permission, you can sign the employment contract and start your new job.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If necessary, inform the Employment Agency or the Jobcenter about your new job.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p>This page was realized with the support of the Postcode Lottery and lawyer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nora-ebeling.de\/\">Nora Ebeling<\/a> (Last updated October 2024).<br \/>\n\u25b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/buerokratie-guidelines\/\">View all step-by-step guides<\/a>.<br \/>\n\u25b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/kontakt\/\">Get in touch with us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"modern-footnotes-list-heading modern-footnotes-list-heading--show-only-for-print\">Fu\u00dfnoten<\/h6><ul class=\"modern-footnotes-list modern-footnotes-list--show-only-for-print\"><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-1\"><span>1<\/span><div>Example <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-1\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 1 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-2\"><span>2<\/span><div>Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 16a, 16d, 18a, 18b, 18g, 19c and tolerated stay permit (Duldung) according to 60c and 60d. The obligation to inform the immigration office is written in the additional provisions of the residence permit. Your employer also has to inform the immigration office if your residence permit was for a specific job. The immigration office can shorten your residence permit or tolerated stay permit (Duldung) if you lose your job. You can search for a new job until then. Sometimes, the office gives you a deadline to find a new job. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-2\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 2 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-3\"><span>3<\/span><div>Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 24, 25. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-3\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 3 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-4\"><span>4<\/span><div>Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 30\u201336. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-4\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 4 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-5\"><span>5<\/span><div>For example, if you have a residence permit for studies and lose your side job. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-5\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 5 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-6\"><span>6<\/span><div>If you have a tolerated stay for the purpose of vocational training (Ausbildungsduldung, \u00a760c) or a tolerated stay permit for work (Besch\u00e4ftigungsduldung, \u00a760d), you need to (according to the opinion of the federal government) inform the immigration office. For other tolerated stays, it may not be necessary to inform them. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-6\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 6 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-7\"><span>7<\/span><div>Include your name, date of birth, place of birth, address, the date from which you no longer have a job in the message, together with a note that you are looking for work. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-7\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 7 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-8\"><span>8<\/span><div>During this time, your current residence permit remains valid. Often, the immigration office does not reply to your message. You can still look for a new job. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-8\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 8 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-9\"><span>9<\/span><div>You need 12 months of work with paid contributions within the last 30 months. Check your payslips if necessary to see if your company has paid contributions to unemployment insurance (AV-Beitrag). <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-9\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 9 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-10\"><span>10<\/span><div>If you have resigned from your job, you often receive unemployment benefits after a 3-month waiting period. If you have been dismissed, you receive them immediately. You can calculate the approximate amount using this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brutto-netto-rechner.info\/arbeitslosengeld-I-rechner.php\">website<\/a>. People over the age of 50 can receive unemployment benefits for up to 24 months. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-10\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 10 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-11\"><span>11<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeitsagentur.de\/arbeitslos-melden\/pd?reglevel=pin\">Register<\/a> with the federal employment agency (Bundesagentur f\u00fcr Arbeit) using your email address. Then you can submit the notification that you are seeking employment online. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-11\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 11 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-12\"><span>12<\/span><div>Go to your local federal employment agency (Bundesagentur f\u00fcr Arbeit). Once you have verified yourself in person, you can also complete the registration online. Contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/beratungsstelle\/\">counseling center<\/a> if you need help. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-12\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 12 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-13\"><span>13<\/span><div>This is a major difference from citizen\u2019s allowance (B\u00fcrgergeld). <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-13\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 13 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-14\"><span>14<\/span><div>citizen\u2019s allowance is sometimes also called Arbeitslosengeld 2 or Hartz 4. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-14\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 14 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-15\"><span>15<\/span><div>Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 24, 25. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-15\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 15 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-16\"><span>16<\/span><div>Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 28, 29 Abs. 4, 30, 31 Abs. 1, 32, 33, 34 Abs. 1, 35, 36 Abs. 1, 36a. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-16\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 16 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-17\"><span>17<\/span><div>If your residence permit requires securing your livelihood, you and your family should not apply for citizen\u2019s allowance. This applies, among other things, to residence permits for work or study (\u00a7\u00a7 16, 16a-f, 17, 17a-b, 18, 18a-d, 18g, 19a-d, 20, 21) <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-17\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 17 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-18\"><span>18<\/span><div>If you cannot apply for citizen\u2019s allowance, check if you may be eligible for housing benefits (Wohngeld). Housing benefits usually do not affect your residence permit. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-18\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 18 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-19\"><span>19<\/span><div>Most people who have been in Germany for less than 3 months, are not employable, have no right of residence, or are only in Germany for job seeking do not receive citizen\u2019s allowance. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For help, contact a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/beratungsstelle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">counseling center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-19\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 19 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-20\"><span>20<\/span><div>Write a message to the immigration office, explaining that you have already sent many applications but need an additional 3 or 6 months to complete your job search. Attach documents related to your applications (e.g., a list of positions, emails, invitations to job interviews). <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-20\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 20 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-21\"><span>21<\/span><div>Before revoking your permit, the immigration office usually sends you a hearing notice by letter or invites you to an appointment. In response, if necessary, ask for another 3 or 6 months to complete your job search. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-21\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 21 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-22\"><span>22<\/span><div> Make sure to submit this application before the old title gets revoked. While the immigration office is processing this application, you remain legally in Germany. However, your application may be rejected if you have already been granted multiple extensions for job search. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-22\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 22 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-23\"><span>23<\/span><div>Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 16a, 16d, 18a, 18b, 18g, 19c and temporary suspension of deportation (Duldung) according to 60c and 60d. For the Blue Card (\u00a718g), no permission is required after 12 months of employment, and for skilled workers after 24 months (\u00a7 9 BeschV). After 48 months of temporary suspension of deportation or another permitted stay, any job is allowed (\u00a7 9 BeschV). You should then ask the immigration office for a general work permit. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-23\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 23 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-24\"><span>24<\/span><div>Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 24, 25. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-24\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 24 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"footnote-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-25\"><span>25<\/span><div>Residence permits according to \u00a7\u00a7 30\u201336. <a href=\"#mfn-content-00000000000023a40000000000000000_2452-25\" class=\"modern-footnotes-scroll-to-footnote\" aria-label=\"Back to reference 25 in text\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u25b7 See all step-by-step guides. Find out in 8 steps what you need to do if you have lost or quit your job as a migrant. A quick overview:\u00a0 If necessary, inform the immigration office that you have lost your job. Apply for unemployment benefits (Arbeitslosengeld I) or citizen\u2019s allowance (B\u00fcrgergeld) if eligible. 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