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EU Blue Card, Chancenkarte, Ausbildung, student visa
Spouse reunification to an EU Blue Card holder under §30 AufenthG. A1 German requirement, waiver scenarios, and work authorisation.
Spouse reunification to a §18a/§18b Fachkraft (skilled worker) holder. A1 German typically required; no waiver privilege like Blue Card.
Reuniting minor children with German-resident parent. Different legal tests for under-16 vs 16-18, with German language requirement for older children.
Bringing a parent to Germany. Narrow channel: §36 hardship test, or sole-custody parent of a German-citizen minor child.
Family member transitioning from temporary residence to permanent settlement. 3-year vs 5-year tracks, B1 German, Lebensunterhalt.
Family member upgrading to Daueraufenthalt-EU under §9a — enhanced EU mobility, harmonised rights across EU.
