I have lived in Germany for almost 6 years, first with a Duldung and then with § 104c residence permit. I will, hopefully, receive the § 25b residence permit beginning of next year.
I have also been working in a STEM field with a ZAB certified degree for the past 4.5 years.
The permanent residency requirement is for the applicant to have lived in Germany with a residence permit for a minimum of 5 years.
Will the time I have spent under Duldung and § 104c count towards this requirement, or will the clock reset upon issuance of § 25b?