How can i apply for the new 16g

Question

How can I get the new 16g residence permit. What is the procedure to apply it. Whome should i approach

Answer 1

Hi @Ny

You apply for the new permit 16g with your local Ausländerbehörde.

Until this new law for the residence permit 16g was brought in, a person who had a Duldung and found an Ausbildung could only receive the temporary status of 'Ausbildungsduldung'. Now there is the option for such a person to get either the Ausbildungsduldung or the permit 16g. 

The main differences are that to get 16g, a person's identity must be verified (ideally with a passport) and they must be financially secure. If a person is doing a 'duale Ausbildung', they are allowed to access the money from BAB (Berufsausbildungsbeihilfe) in order to finance thie Ausbildung.

Best,

Éanna

Answer 2

Is it also possible to apply if the case has not been decided? I mean a person with the Aufenthaltgestattung, but currently doing an Ausbildung.

Comments

Dear @beebson, 

Thank you for your question. 

We discussed a very similar one here.Maybe you want to check it out. In general, it is not possible to apply for this type of residence permit as long as your asylum case is still pending. I recommend to start/continue the Ausbildung and apply for a residence permit according to 16g or an "Ausbildungsduldung" in case your asylum application gets rejected. Only in very specific circumstances it can make sense to withdraw an asylum application. This should be carefully discussed with a lawyer! 

I hope this helps and all the best, 

Meike