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Hello everyone! Will it be considered illegal if I transfer money to loved ones from the amount that I am earning through ausbildung? Although , I am staying in a shared apartment provided by the social but I am paying my own rent and catering to my financial needs independently. Can social and the rathaus raise issues and concerns regarding this? Will they deport me then or will the police come if I try to send money? I am not receiving any money from social. I am asking this because I have read that people who try to send money to their near and dear ones from socials' money the police comes and warns them. But in this case I am independent financially. A concrete answer would be helpful!
asked Jun 6, 2022 in Money by Sidra | 360 views

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Dear @Sidra,

Welcome back to the Wefugees Community.

I remember that you asked a very similar question before which I tried to answer here

In case I misunderstood your concern and to be safe I will link two of my colleagues now. Dear @mbeon-Gabriele or @mbeon-Ruth, can you have a **** at this  question as well?

All the best,

Meike 

answered Jun 6, 2022 by Meike
Thank you ,waiting for an answer from your colleagues.
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Hello @Sidra, thank you for contacting WeFugees with your question. You say that the room in the shared apartment is provided by the social welfare office. It sounds to me like you are living in municipal accommodation and paying a "user fee" to the city. The difference to living in a private (own) shared apartment: You have signed a rental contract with the landlord yourself and also have your own contracts, e.g. for electricity, gas, water. If you live in municipal accommodation but support yourself financially (user fee/rent, living costs), it is nobody's business what you spend your money on. You can spend it, save it, give it to your family, etc. It is only looked at the moment you need or apply for social benefits. This is because our system of social benefits is based on supporting people in need HERE, not back home. However, your description could also be understood to mean that you receive housing benefit. The law is quite specific about who is supported by housing benefit. The decisive factors are, among other things, the amount of rent and the amount of income. In your case, this would mean that you have been specifically checked to see whether you are supported by vocational training allowance (BAB) or housing benefit. If you receive financial support, it is up to you what you do with the rest of your money - as long as you do not claim any other social benefits. It is important to note that if there are any changes in your financial situation (e.g. if you earn more in the second or third year of training), you must report them immediately. A new calculation will then be made and this may result in your housing allowance being reduced or cancelled. However, this is independent of your decision on how to spend your money. I hope I have been able to help you with this and wish you all the best. Gabriele
answered Jun 7, 2022 by mbeon-Gabriele
Yes, you are right I am earning through Ausbildung and not receiving social benefit. Thank you for your kind reply ! You have explained everything in details.
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