BabaEuro:


Fintiba is more easier, cheaper and straightforward. Reason being that you can do it online at the comfort of your house and it takes just 48hours to get your bank account opened. Just go to the site to start the process : https://www.fintiba.com/,upload a copy of your passport , your selfie,your admission letter and some few other things.. But for Deutsche bank ,you have to book appointment with Lagos embassy with a copy of your admission letter and the form must be properly filled and signed in the presence of consulate or so, it takes between 2-4 weeks to get your account opened.Any slight error can also cause further delay. This era of visa being booked out,I will advise you to go with Fintiba.

The only advantage I see with Deutsche relative to Fintiba is it is more popular and found everywhere in Germany than Fintiba.

God bless you for this timely response.

Thanks.

ayomeah:


He cant. He has to present the application form of the school he's sending it to, which will be stapled along his other doc photocopies.

Also, the certification is dont in such a way that the name of the school you're sending it to is written by the certification officer and stamped. You cant manipulate it. Any manipulation will lead to it being rejected by your prospective school.

And he can go back to certify the remaining two when the need arises. It will still be done free of charge

I had a related issue. I wasn't aware that they will staple the application form and the documents you are certifying together in a way that you won't be able to change the application form. I used a school I don't intend to apply to thinking i will just change the application form once i get it certified. i intend to still use the documents though. I will add the actual application form i am applying to, then I will jst drop a little note on the invalid application form, asking them to remove it themselves since doing it myself will invalidate the certified documents attached. I hope they accept it.

@Honourableseyi,
You made a good outline. But @Temitopewalker is more correct.
Many power lies on your handler at the foreiners office.
I'll encourage you learn German and skills that can get u a job, it will save u a lot of job. You can ask ur employer to use a job title that suits you on your contract.
I got my permanent residence with a job that has nothing to do with my degree. Please get a job contract that requires a university degree and you can get ur blue catd or job visa on almost all cases.

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)"

Lalaski001:


I had a related issue. I wasn't aware that they will staple the application form and the documents you are certifying together in a way that you won't be able to change the application form. I used a school I don't intend to apply to thinking i will just change the application form once i get it certified. i intend to still use the documents though. I will add the actual application form i am applying to, then I will jst drop a little note on the invalid application form, asking them to remove it themselves since doing it myself will invalidate the certified documents attached. I hope they accept it.

Which school is that?
It depends in how strict their admission process is
And generally, manipulation of documents generally renders a document invalid.

I'll only advice you to use the documents if you've other schhols that you're sure of, but if you dont, it's not advisable especially if the course is a soughtafter one and the school a top school. You're application will just be tossed aside.

My 2 pence- book another appointment for certification. It will cost you nothing.

Lalaski001:


God bless you for this timely response.

Thanks.

It's a little flexible if certification is done for Uni-assist.I needed to certify my documents way back before application portals opens for the schools . I printed out an application form for one Uni-assist school whose application portal was opened and then delete the applications form online . I used it to certify my documents . This documents including the application form were stapled together and the certification stamp touches all. My brother I removed the application form in such a way that the stamp area is untouched. The back of the documents still had the name of the school written and stamped by the consulate. I didn't bother myself about it. The documents were received and uni-assist have finished evaluating my documents and have forwarded electronically to my first school.

Good evening my bosses. I made a research on schools that offer M.A international relations, I came up with Hertie school of governance which offers M.A international affairs. I checked the requirements and it is stated that except the candidate is a native speaker of English or was entirely taught in English for his degree, he would need to present a test of English language. Also, it is stated that there are scholarships opportunity for those that applied on or before Feb 1. My questions are these
1. is Hertie school of governance a good school?
2. Presenting a test of English language isn't compulsory since I was taught in English for my degree. Do u think this would be a Barrier for getting scholarship?

jejet1:
@Honourableseyi,
You made a good outline. But @Temitopewalker is more correct.
Many power lies on your handler at the foreiners office.
I'll encourage you learn German and skills that can get u a job, it will save u a lot of job. You can ask ur employer to use a job title that suits you on your contract.
I got my permanent residence with a job that has nothing to do with my degree. Please get a job contract that requires a university degree and you can get ur blue catd or job visa on almost all cases.

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

Thank you Bennazy

Bennazy:



No u are not wrong. I was told the same thing, I even sent two different emails to confirm from the school contact. And they said no hard copies.
Just written exams and oral interview

lords in the house. Pls am using uni-assist with my application and av gotten to the point where am to upload my documents. Pls am in dire need of your help cus i dont know which one is the[application form, work sample, cv, motivation letter, language certificate, study testimony, report card, activity report] pls help. looking forward to your reply

Please permit me to paste all the documents needed for appointments, I am trying to gather my documents too , I want to be sure I have the right documents

1. 2 Visa Application Forms (Application for a Residence Permit) – no copies required! -
<b>Do this mean I don't need to download and fill the application form on website</b>

• 2 signed declarations according to Section 54 Paragraph 2 Nr. 8 of the German Alien's
Law -
I changed my signature, should I use my new signature or I should use the one on my passport

3. Valid passport +2 copies of its data page-
Should it be coloured or black and white

4. 2 identical passport pictures according to biometric specifications, one attached to
application form and one loose-
Please what is the biometric specifications

5. School Leaving Certificates of Primary and Secondary School/ WAEC-Certificate -
Do they mean my Primary school testimonial and photocopy of my original sarcasm result

6. Proof of previous academic studies/professional training/ work experience (if
applicable)
Is this applicable to me I am going for a master in Data analysis/ Applied computer science in business informatics, if yes ,what document should I provide ?
7. Birth Certificate from National Population Commission or Declaration of Age deposed
to by head of Family (Please note that an NPC birth certificate may only be accepted
if the applicant is born after December 13th, 1992)-
I think a photocopy of my birth certificate should be good

8. Biographically old documents (older than 5 years) to verify identity (such as library
card, baptism certificate, vaccination card etc.)
What document should I provide, can I use my junior waec result

9. Letter of admission to the university/ Confirmation of registration for language course

10. Proof of knowledge of the German language, if applicable
I applied for a course taught in English do I need this document

11. A “WAEC-direct access card“ (scratch card to access WAEC results online, available
e. g. at Spring Bank and Wema Bank)-
I am going for a masters, do I need this

12. prepaid courier envelope by any major courier service-
How do I get this?

13. handwritten letter of motivation -
Should the motivation letter be for the school I got admission to or for Germany generally?

14- Curriculum Vitae stating all visited schools, universities as well as listing all employers until date of visa application


15. Proof of financial means for one year by one of the following options:
a) Confirmation of blocked German bank account bearing an amount of
minimum 8.640,-€. Please refer to our website www.nigeria.diplo.de for further
information
Fintiba only sent me a receipt by mail not a bank statement, is that good enough

Please which course is more lucrative and with better opportunities in Germany
Business Informatics or Data Analysis

trojrobert:
Please which course is more lucrative and with better opportunities in Germany
Business Informatics or Data Analysis

Data Analytics I believe. Not just Germany, everywhere in the world.

Finally got to Deutschland #hamburg last Saturday steping out of the plane I was welcomed by the cold it was crazy but I kinda dig it compared to the crazy heat back in naija #beinsarcastic it's great out here... Loving it

Chef

DisturbingEU:
Finally got to Deutschland #hamburg last Saturday steping out of the plane I was welcomed by the cold it was crazy but I kinda dig it compared to the crazy heat back in naija #beinsarcastic it's great out here... Loving it

trojrobert:
Please which course is more lucrative and with better opportunities in Germany
Business Informatics or Data Analysis

bro, after u completed ur funding, ow many days did it take Fintiba to send u confirmation of blocked funds ? or did u have to mail or call them to ask for it ?

No need to send email. You'll be notified within 2 - 3 working days.

josafunmi:


bro, after u completed ur funding, ow many days did it take Fintiba to send u confirmation of blocked funds ? or did u have to mail or call them to ask for it ?

ibnkokumo:
Cancel and re-book

Hi ibnkokumo, were you able to cancel and re-book successfully?

Jigba do you know if one can use a studienkolleg entrance-test letter to apply for a visa?

zeeayinita:




Hi ibnkokbbumo, were you able to cancel and re-book successfully?

Jigba do you know if one can use a studienkolleg entrance-test letter to apply for a visa?

Yes, do you have one already?

If yes, which studienkolleg?

FOR VISA

1. Is secondary school leaving certificate a must or WAEC result is sufficient?

2. Is primary school leaving certificate a must?

3. What documents can stand as biographically old document? Can I use my old passport?

4. What is this prepaid courier envelop and what should one know about it?

I get your point Bro. I never said u are absolutely wrong.
Moreover, to anyone under this condituon; If u attend any seminar, training or conferences, please keep the certificate or besceiningung. If u do any online training, course or webinar also keep the certificate. Even your certifications will help you in this situation. umschulung (change of training) is something common in the German system. So, your university degree + other training certificate would make a case for you in this situation.

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

DisturbingEU:
Finally got to Deutschland #hamburg last Saturday steping out of the plane I was welcomed by the cold it was crazy but I kinda dig it compared to the crazy heat back in naija #beinsarcastic it's great out here... Loving it

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

dayjeee:
Good evening my bosses. I made a research on schools that offer M.A international relations, I came up with Hertie school of governance which offers M.A international affairs. I checked the requirements and it is stated that except the candidate is a native speaker of English or was entirely taught in English for his degree, he would need to present a test of English language. Also, it is stated that there are scholarships opportunity for those that applied on or before Feb 1. My questions are these
1. is Hertie school of governance a good school?
2. Presenting a test of English language isn't compulsory since I was taught in English for my degree. Do u think this would be a Barrier for getting scholarship?

someone should pls respond to this

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

Congrats

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

ibnkokumo:
Chef

I see you fam

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

Ehm buy thick jacket when coming oo cuz the cold ain't funny

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Please guys I am about to send my documents to uni assist. However, on my application form I don't know what to write on the space with "place" column.

Bhydemi:
Please guys I am about to send my documents to uni assist. However, on my application form I don't know what to write on the space with "place" column.

Could you upload a screenshot?

What's the best way to go about finding accommodation in Germany?

Bhydemi:
Please guys I am about to send my documents to uni assist. However, on my application form I don't know what to write on the space with "place" column.

Fill in the state where you are sending in the document from. Eg. If you stay in Enugu, fill in Enugu

trojrobert:
Please permit me to paste all the documents needed for appointments, I am trying to gather my documents too , I want to be sure I have the right documents

1. 2 Visa Application Forms (Application for a Residence Permit) – no copies required! -
<b>Do this mean I don't need to download and fill the application form on website</b>

• 2 signed declarations according to Section 54 Paragraph 2 Nr. 8 of the German Alien's
Law -
I changed my signature, should I use my new signature or I should use the one on my passport

3. Valid passport +2 copies of its data page-
Should it be coloured or black and white

4. 2 identical passport pictures according to biometric specifications, one attached to
application form and one loose-
Please what is the biometric specifications

5. School Leaving Certificates of Primary and Secondary School/ WAEC-Certificate -
Do they mean my Primary school testimonial and photocopy of my original sarcasm result

6. Proof of previous academic studies/professional training/ work experience (if
applicable)
Is this applicable to me I am going for a master in Data analysis/ Applied computer science in business informatics, if yes ,what document should I provide ?
7. Birth Certificate from National Population Commission or Declaration of Age deposed
to by head of Family (Please note that an NPC birth certificate may only be accepted
if the applicant is born after December 13th, 1992)-
I think a photocopy of my birth certificate should be good

8. Biographically old documents (older than 5 years) to verify identity (such as library
card, baptism certificate, vaccination card etc.)
What document should I provide, can I use my junior waec result

9. Letter of admission to the university/ Confirmation of registration for language course

10. Proof of knowledge of the German language, if applicable
I applied for a course taught in English do I need this document

11. A “WAEC-direct access card“ (scratch card to access WAEC results online, available
e. g. at Spring Bank and Wema Bank)-
I am going for a masters, do I need this

12. prepaid courier envelope by any major courier service-
How do I get this?

13. handwritten letter of motivation -
Should the motivation letter be for the school I got admission to or for Germany generally?

14- Curriculum Vitae stating all visited schools, universities as well as listing all employers until date of visa application


15. Proof of financial means for one year by one of the following options:
a) Confirmation of blocked German bank account bearing an amount of
minimum 8.640,-€. Please refer to our website www.nigeria.diplo.de for further
information
Fintiba only sent me a receipt by mail not a bank statement, is that good enough

Please can someone help me, my interview is in a bit