Deustchemann:
DEUSTCHEMANN GOES TO WALTER CARRINGTON (PART III)
So, The big day finally arrived.
The two previous visits to the consulate were for Certification purposes.
I landed in Lagos on Monday evening, stayed with my elder brother.
Fast forward to this morning, I woke up by 2:45, took my bathe and dressed up.
By 5:00am, we set out from ogba. I got to the consulate by 6:05, met 8 people in front of me. I joined the queue and waited for the instructions as usual. At 6:21 Paulinus arrived, and arranged seats as usual.
Then a security officer called those for short stay, and stamped their appointment mail. Then he stamped for students and other long stays too.
By 7, Short stay applicants were ushered to Paulinus and he checked them in.
By 7:15, student visa applicants were called in and we filed up. Appointment mail and international passport checked. I happened to be number 5 on the student queue.
Paulinus admonished us as usual: "What I need is your attention."
He called the first 3 folks and began to give them instructions. The first guy appeared slow, and he got bounced to the last spot on the queue. The second lady too, seems she had issues with motivation letter, Paulinus asked her to move to the back, probably to make photocopies. So just 1 guy in that set was passed in.
When it got to my turn, myself and the guy that followed me, we were following Paulinus bumper to bumper. Local man was very pleased with us. In his words "I'm enjoying these people"..Lol.. he had to pend the first guy in our set because he wasn't as fast as we were.

Documents arranged, and well clipped by Paulinus, I was ushered in for security check by 8:15. Security checks conducted, I moved into the visa section, and probably became the first to be interviewed for Student visa because I still found the guy in the first set seated at the security post.

I entered cubicle 4 by 8:30. VO was a young man on lowcut.

VO: *with a smile* Hello!
Me: Hi. Good morning
VO: Bachelors, Masters or PhD?
Me: Masters
VO: What category did you book?
Me: Category A
VO: Which of the qualifications do you have?
Me: I have a Bachelor degree, with a second class upper grade.
VO: Okay. What course was that?
Me: Biochemistry.
VO: What course are you now going for?
Me: Environmental Toxicology
VO: Is there a relationship between the two?
Me: Yes.
*Hands over my documents to him
VO: What school are you going to?
Me: University of Duisburg-essen
*Checks my SL*
VO: Who is Mr. Justwise? , And how's he related to you?
Me: He's my sponsor. He's my Dad's friend.
VO: Does your dad live in Germany?
Me: No, he doesn't.
VO: *shows me something on my SL*, do you know what this means?
Me: Yes, Study, 3 months
VO: You'll get a mail in a few days. Your sponsor stated that he can only cover you for 3 months after entry. What will happen to the remaining 1yr 9 months? He might have to get another one that will state 2 years.
Me: Okay.
VO: Do you speak German?
Me: No.
VO: What's the medium of instruction for your course?
Me: English.
VO: Give me 3 Passport photographs and your visa fee
*Hands then over*
*Takes biometrics: 4 fingers of the right hand, 4 fingers of the left hand, then thumb of both hands.*
*Prints data information statement, gives me my copy*
*Prints fee receipt, gives me my copy*
*Prints 2 copies of my details and asks me to cross-check and sign if correct*

Interview proper
VO: Pick up the microphone please.
Which school are you going to study?
Me: University of Duisburg-essen
VO: What course?
Me: Environmental Toxicology
VO: What's the language of instruction?
Me: English.
VO: Which campus are you headed?
Me: Essen campus
VO: Why do you want to study this course?
Me: 1. It's in line with my career goal of becoming a Toxicologist
2. I'm passionate about Environmental sustainability
VO: I want more details. You have a motivation letter, right?
*In my mind, I even wanted to be brief so we won't waste time, seems this one wants to hear story. Naso I change mode sharply*
Me: My bachelors thesis was on neurotoxicology, where I studied the toxic effects of some harmful substances on the brain. The results I got increased my interest to how the harmful substances in the environment affects the organisms that live in it: plants and animals, You and I
*smiles*.
*VO smiles back*.
So I want to gather up more knowledge so I can use them to work in establishments whose activities have effects on the environment.
VO: Okay. That's nice. So, why do you want to study in Germany?
Me: 1. Free tuition extended to international students
2. Excellent practical and theoretical training
3. Opportunity to learn a foreign language
4. Opportunity to experience cultural diversification
5. Worldwide acceptance and recognition of the German Certificate
VO: That's good. Why don't you want to study in English speaking countries?
Me: 1. Very high tuition fee
2. High cost of living
3. Holistic admission process
VO: Okay. Why not study this in Nigeria?
Me: 1. Irregular academic calendar, which will not guarantee completion of the program on time
2. Limited exposure to sufficient practical training
VO: okay. What was your bachelor thesis title?
Me: Protective effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa (had to spell sabdariffa for him) extract on altered antioxidant and neurotransmitter systems induced by acute Tramadol administration
VO: Hmm..nice. what's this tramadol? I've heard about it but I've not seen it before
Me: It's an analgesic opioid which is therapeutically used to treat fever, but is often abused due to its stimulating effect.
VO: Tell me facts about Germany. What comes to your mind when you hear Germany?
Me: Geographically, Germany is located in central western Europe, with a population of about 83 Million people. Germany has 16 states and is bordered by 9 countries. Germany holds the largest economy in the Europe and 4th largest by GDP in the world. Germany is the 3rd largest exporter of goods: majorly automobiles, heavy machinery, chemicals and food. The president of Germany is Dr. Frank Walter Steinmeier of the Social Democratic party
*Interrupts me while laughing
VO: You know him?
Me: No *smiles*
VO: Does he know you? The way you pronounced his name sounds like he's your guy
*General laughter*
Me: The chancellor's name is Dr. Angela Merkel of the Christian Democratic Union. Concerning Environmental matters, Germany is a world leader in Environmental, climate and energy policies. Germany is presently decommissioning all nuclear power plants and replacing with renewable energy by 2022. Germany charges an ecotax of 65 cents per liter of fossil fuel used.
*VO nods and interrupts*
VO: Okay, Okay. That's good. The city you're heading, what do you know about it?
Me: Duisburg and Essen are part of the Rhine-Ruhr developed areas, and used to be sites of coal mining and steel production years back.
VO: Okay. What state is your school located?
Me: North-rhine Westphalia
VO: Where is it located in Germany?
Me: South Western part of Germany
VO: No. If I'm right it should be Northwest, since you have north-rhine and Westphalia.
Me: *Remains silent*
VO: Okay. So what are your plans after completing the program?
Me: I will return to Nigeria to take up a job as an environmental Toxicologist in the oil and gas industry.
VO: Have you applied for a visa in this embassy before?
Me: No, I haven't.
VO: How about other Schengen countries?
Me: No, I haven't.
VO: Okay. Any questions for me?
Me: None, thank you.
VO: Alright. You should get a mail from the consulate in a few days about the issue on your Proof of sponsorship. That was my only observation. Every other thing is perfect.
Me: okay. Thank you for your time
VO: Have a nice day.

Thank you all for the encouragement, support and prayers.
May our AMs come with ease.

Blazykid02:

Don't know if you got the pm... I think i should ask right away
Seems you know a lot about family reunion.. My documents verification here in Nigeria has been completed but I didn't get the visa yet so my spouse went to alien office and they told her to bring some documents and she did this week..documents like account statements,size of the apartment e.t.c
My question is how long do you think I'd have to wait?

Blazykid02:


Sent a pm... Please i need your response Asap

Lalaski001:


Thank you so much for this. This was really helpful, I will be booking my visa appointment right away then.

Please, hope it is possible and without any hassles to resume at a different school, in a different state from the one you got your visa with
I am still expecting admission from other schools even though I have one already.

Lalaski001:
My people please i need a clarification here...

I have my admission letter already, I have opened my fintiba account and I will be funding it soon.
Now, if I book an interview date for May, and it takes about 4 weeks for my visa to be ready after my interview (that should be around June ending), will i be issued a visa that will start counting from the month it was issued ?
My enrolment begins on 3rd of September, so if my visa happens to start counting from the date (June) it was issued, it means the 3 months visa will be close to expiration by the time I will be arriving Germany.

So please is it advisable I book the dates in May now, or wait till maybe June, or will the visa not start counting from the day it was issued?

EmmaIK:
Hey Guys,

Received the mail to bring my passport and travel insurance today. Thanks for all your help, support and advice. Whomever is waiting shall hear good news soon!!!

Visa Type: Family Reunion
Submitted application and interview: 11th January 2018
Verification complete: 5th March 2018
AM: 13th March 2018


If anyone has questions, please ask away...

EmmaIK:
Hey Guys,

Received the mail to bring my passport and travel insurance today. Thanks for all your help, support and advice. Whomever is waiting shall hear good news soon!!!

Visa Type: Family Reunion
Submitted application and interview: 11th January 2018
Verification complete: 5th March 2018
AM: 13th March 2018


If anyone has questions, please ask away...

pstfrancis:
Pls is it that foreign students are not allowed to study nursing both at PG and UG level in Germany?

Germanyinabit:
Hallo Leute,
I pray AM falls on everyone still expecting there’s on this thread. Finally I am in Deutschland and for all the family reunion applicants, don’t hesitate to send me an email if you need my help.
Interview date -03-01-2018
Am 5-02-2018
Trip to Deutschland 03-03-2018

Germanyinabit:
God is good!
Family reunion visa interview date 03-01-2018
Bring your passport mail 05:02-2018.
The same God who did it for me, will do it for you all. Amen!

Germanyinabit:
Hello Leute,
Please have any family reunion visa applicant received their Approval especially those that applied this year?

Germanyinabit:


I did my wedding in Nigeria and I have followed you but I dont know how the pm thing works

michlan:


Hello, i sent you a pm

Germanyinabit:


Ok

Yes I got an email when they finalised the investigation.
Have your wife received her visa?

Germanyinabit:
Hallo Leute,
Congratulations to those who have received their visa and goodluck to all those awaiting theirs like me

I rarely see family reunion post here but I believe someone can help me out.

I had my interview at the german embassy on 3-01-2018 and my investigation was Finalised on 18-01-2018. Is it possible I might receive my visa this month?
Is there any other fam reunion applicant whose visa was processed within a month?
Is this normal? I have been on fasting since 1st of Jan. Could it be the reason why they started my process quickly?
Thanks and God bless us all!

Germanyinabit:
Hallo Leute,
Congratulations to those who have received their visa and goodluck to all those awaiting theirs like me

I rarely see family reunion post here but I believe someone can help me out.

I had my interview at the german embassy on 3-01-2018 and my investigation was Finalised on 18-01-2018. Is it possible I might receive my visa this month?
Is there any other fam reunion applicant whose visa was processed within a month?
Is this normal? I have been on fasting since 1st of Jan. Could it be the reason why they started my process quickly?
Thanks and God bless us all!

dailydolar:
bros you no carry your boy along abi i dey follow you for back congrats

honourableseyi:



Yes, including nearly all the German organisations and bureaucracies. My submission is from a statistical fact which happened to some that I know. Having said that, we have some courses in Germany with skills/workers shortage, hence sometimes the waiver. Moreover, I never ruled out the fact that someone can get it with another course, but statistically speaking, it is low compared to related one and it is not the general norm and policy as far as German law is concerned. I think it will be better to know from the onset so as to know the best way to work around it rather than having the mind that it is how it works generally, but alas, it turned out to become something else afterwards. For example, it is a general norm that students are given 3/6 months visa from Nigeria, subjected to an extension or changing to a residence permit in Germany. But I have seen someone that got straight 1 year sudent visa from Nigeria. This is my position. It has been a while bro. Shalom

honourableseyi:



Make sure you confirm a critical issue like this very well so as not to give people unnecessary hope. The general law is, your course must directly be related to the job and earning a certain amount of money per month (The figure can actually depend on who is implementing it and also your course). I have seen many cases which I couldn't be saying here. There is an article and section that takes care of this under German law. We have people that completed Msc and still go for another Msc just to maintain status. Even if it is going to happen, it will be in few and special cases and not the norm like renewing residence permit for studies. If you really think you can get permanent resident from any work that is not related to your course of studies after 18months post studies visa or it is the general norm in Germany , then good luck. Shalom

Graduates’ right to remain
"After successful completion of the studies at a German
higher education institution, all foreign students are
permitted to remain in the Federal territory for up to
18 months as a matter of principle. The application
for extended residence after completion of studies at
a higher education institution must be filed immediately
after the completion of the studies. This extension
of the residence permit, which is regulated in
section 16 subs. 4 of the Residence Act, is to encourage
foreign students to seek a job commensurate with the
qualification which they gained at the German higher
education institution after graduation. In accordance
with the provisions contained in sections 18, 19, 19a,
20 and 21 of the Residence Act, the graduate changes
from graduate status in accordance with section 16
subs. 4 of the Residence Act to the respective permit.
A direct change from student status (section 16 subs. 1
of the Residence Act) to another permit is also possible
if self-employment or an employment contract exists
already at the time of graduation. A direct transition
to an unrestricted residence permit in the shape of a
16 The purpose of the residence is decisive, i.e. whether
focussing mainly on studies or mainly on work.
26 International students in the German education system
settlement permit in accordance with section 9 of the
Residence Act is not possible; however, with the legal
amendment of the Residence Act as per 1 August 2012,
a possibility has been created in accordance with section
18b of the Residence Act for graduates of German
higher education institutions to obtain a settlement
permit under certain conditions after working for two
years (see section 2.2.2).
With the amendment to the Employment Ordinance
from 1 January 2009 (Federal Law Gazette (Bundesgesetzblatt)
Part I No. 64, p. 2972), no priority examination
is conducted as a rule when appointing foreign graduates
if the job that has been found is commensurate
with the qualification obtained at the German higher
education institution (see section 27 sentence 1 No. 3
and sentence 2 of the Employment Ordinance). Since 1
August 2012 on the requirement to obtain the approval
of the Federal Employment Agency has been waived.
Job-seeking residence cannot be extended as a matter
of principle. If the university graduate does not look
for a job, or if they do not manage to find one, they
must leave the country. Further residence is possible,
either through transition to a residence permit that is
tied to gainful employment in accordance with sections
18, 19, 19a, 20 or 21 of the Residence Act, or in
the case of spousal reunification in accordance with
section 28 subs. 1 of the Residence Act (spouse of a
German) or section 30 of the Residence Act (spouse of
a foreigner) or in accordance with section 28 subs. 1
sentence 1 No. 3 of the Residence Act (reunification as
a parent to a German child) (see section 2.2.6)"

DisturbingEU:
@jejet1 write me via WhatsApp i can't access my mail at the moment.. Check my signature

Jigba:
Anyone trying to book family reunion visa appointment should try it at midnight. Been trying to book for a long time now till someone gave me a tip to try it at midnight. I did and got a date

Triplekbaby:
my husband wants me to join him as soon as possible because we are newly married.

Triplekbaby:
We thought about me visiting in December and then applying for reunion in June, due to my NYSC or apply for reunion in December with the hope of not completing NYSC.or go through study so as not to be dependent on my husband's duration of stay.

DisturbingEU:

How did you meet you meet your wife?
Where did you guys get married?
Which city is your wife living?
Home address? With the postal code.
Some questions in German to test you..
I can't remember other questions though but they are simple questions.. U just have to be confident that's all...
The verification process shouldn't take so long.. . A lawyer came to my house and asked my parents some questions they were giving a piece of paper to write about me et al
I was also given a paper to write bout how I met my wife when she came to naija the marriage plus my educational history... It's very simple bruh

DisturbingEU:
Family Reunion

Application & interview July 11.
Verification completed Sept 7.
Subitted additional docs Sept 12.
Second Interview Sept 26.
AM Mail Oct. 10
State : Hamburg

Thank you guys for all the Infos... Those waiting for their mail I pray God would make it drop as soon as possible!