Hi @paulo1976
Based on your children’s ages, you will need to altogether earn over half of this sum:
2506 euros plus your rent costs (Warmmiete)
per month. This amount is your monthly minimum living costs as a family. If you earn above half of this amount, then you have fulfilled this requirement.
It is true that the Ausländerbehörde don’t just **** at your financial situation now, but also whether they believe you will continue to be in this situation in the future. They therefore often expect people to be at least past the probationary period (Probezeit) in their job before issuing them permits. They have some discretion here. For example, if someone has been continually employed for many years in Germany in one job, then changes company to take up a more qualified position and applies while still in the probationary period of the new job, they could be still issued with a permit. Based on the overall view of the person’s employment history, the Ausländerbehörde could consider that the person is very likely to remain financially secure. However, as you mention already being rejected two years ago for insufficient income, then I think it likely they will want to see you finish out the probationary period. In this case, it’s probable that your application will be put on hold until you finish out the six-month period.
Best,
Éanna