You have a residence permit based on the recognition of your professional qualifications and are currently working in a qualified position in the profession being recognized.

If your residence permit expires before you have completed the qualification program, you can apply for an extension. You will then be granted additional time to continue your retraining. The prerequisite is that you still have a job.

The residence permit for completing a qualification program while employed is temporary and is initially granted for a maximum of one year. It can be extended for up to a total of 3 years.

You should apply for the extension well in advance of the expiration of your current residence permit.

The same requirements apply to the extension of the residence permit as to its initial issuance. In particular, you must be able to support yourself for the duration of your stay.

If necessary, the Federal Employment Agency must approve the employment again. In doing so, it may, for example, review the job duties.

Your residence permit cannot be extended if you are unable to complete the retraining within a reasonable period of time. It also cannot be extended if the Foreigners’ Registration Office has already ruled out an extension at the time of issuance or the most recent extension.

In addition to your primary employment, you may work up to 20 hours per week.

There are no notes or special features.

• Appeal against the decision of the immigration authorities
• Action before the court named in the notice of objection if the objection is not upheld

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  Application deadline: 6–8 weeks. You should apply for the renewal no later than 8 weeks before your current residence permit expires.
• Appeal period: 1 month
  

The immigration office responsible for the applicant's place of residence is responsible for processing the application.

Under certain conditions, a fee reduction or waiver may be granted.

• Fee: 96.00 EUR
  Extension of the residence permit for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification during employment for a further stay of up to three months
• Fee: 93.00 EUR
  Extension of the residence permit for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification during employment for a further stay of more than 3 months