I wrote to them last week.No response

cityella:


I think you should write to the embassy. Sometimes, the delay is mostly from the home office where your husband resides. Your hubby might have gotten a letter from the home office stating that they have gotten back to the consulate general in Lagos, but they are quite smart to also let you know that the decision of visa approval or rejection is not theirs to take so as to shift the blame.
in my opinion, if you decide to write to them which I think is the best thing to do, remember to state your file number, when you had the interview also stating that your hubby has done the needful by submitting all required documents.

Make sure you include as much details for you and your hubby as possible like

Name :
Passport Number:
Phone Number:


That way they have all information and they an easily attend to your request.

dany5:
I wrote to them last week.No response

Thanks alot.I will do that.

temitayoolu:


Make sure you include as much details for you and your hubby as possible like

Name :
Passport Number:
Phone Number:


That way they have all information and they an easily attend to your request.

Hi all, I'm just reading all comments regarding family reunion, and I'm a bit confused as to how to go about mine. Pls I'll appreciate anyone's response. I currently live and study in cyprus, and i just got married in Hungary to a hungarian citizen, but he lives and work in Germany. The home office in germany said that i have to go to my home country to apply for a resident permit. Do I have to come back to Nigeria to apply for family reunion visa since he is an European? The Hungarian Immigration said I can only get resident permit if my husband and I live in hungary. Pls advice.. thanks.

If you have a case number also send that

dany5:
Thanks alot.I will do that.

Well the only way you can apply for the family reunion visa from another country is if you have a resident permit in that country. Since you're in Cyprus for Study it means you do not have a resident permit in Cyprus (Correct me if I'm wrong here) nor in Hungary where you had your wedding ceremony, hence its sad to say but you'd have to return back to Naija to start the process and complete the verification.

Your spouse at the moment can only support with filling your aplication in Germany and submitting the required documents in the home office.

That being said, resident permit is the key word here and I dunno how long it takes and the requirements to get that in Cyprus or Hungary, hence, Naija is your only fast and simple way to join your spouse in Germany.

Justlanded:
Hi all, I'm just reading all comments regarding family reunion, and I'm a bit confused as to how to go about mine. Pls I'll appreciate anyone's response. I currently live and study in cyprus, and i just got married in Hungary to a hungarian citizen, but he lives and work in Germany. The home office in germany said that i have to go to my home country to apply for a resident permit. Do I have to come back to Nigeria to apply for family reunion visa since he is an European? The Hungarian Immigration said I can only get resident permit if my husband and I live in hungary. Pls advice.. thanks.

Justlanded:
Hi all, I'm just reading all comments regarding family reunion, and I'm a bit confused as to how to go about mine. Pls I'll appreciate anyone's response. I currently live and study in cyprus, and i just got married in Hungary to a hungarian citizen, but he lives and work in Germany. The home office in germany said that i have to go to my home country to apply for a resident permit. Do I have to come back to Nigeria to apply for family reunion visa since he is an European? The Hungarian Immigration said I can only get resident permit if my husband and I live in hungary. Pls advice.. thanks.

This is so complicated sha.

If you can get a resident permit in Hungary (let your husband file for you) then apply for Germany spouse reunion as a Hungarian resident. The other part is to go to Nigeria and apply.

First book a date for spouse renewal visa and travel to Nigeria at least a day before your interview. Do the interview and wait for the embassy decision.

Kinda complicated but I don't know what you can do other than what the German Embassy already said.


Don't take my advice as a legal advice oh.

Thanks @Sam.. yes I do have resident permit in cyprus.. but I checked the immigration website in hungary, and it says after marriage you can apply for a resident permit, hopefully that works or I apply from cyprus if its possible from here. Thanks once again for your quick response.

Thanks @temitayoolu. I appreciate your legal advice

temitayoolu:
Is there anyone that has applied for any tech related jobs or want to apply in Germany and needs advice. Please post here and I'll try to respond as soon as possible.


I keep getting mails from recruiters everyday about open offers and tho most of them are tech jobs that require at least four years experience.

Hello, good day.

How's the job market for Java and Android developers over there in Berlin.

I am in school already so I am just making enquiries as I am building my portfolio and making my projects open source.

temitayoolu:
Is there anyone that has applied for any tech related jobs or want to apply in Germany and needs advice. Please post here and I'll try to respond as soon as possible.


I keep getting mails from recruiters everyday about open offers and tho most of them are tech jobs that require at least four years experience.

Many thanks to temitayoolu, sam8850 and other great contributors to this wonderful post.

I have Hnd in computer Science, presently working as an IT Support staff for a bank with over 5yrs experience. Please am very much interested in getting a job in germany.

Are there really jobs for IT Support guys there with my qualification? Please what is the surest way of going about it? Though have applied to some jobs online.

Your advise is highly appreciated. Thank you

Depends on how you package your resume and your LinkedIn profile. God knows I get around 4 linkedin messages every week looking for people with my particular IT skills.


Do you have good Linux skills ? Windows or Cloud Computing ?

You might not get IT support but maybe a systems engineer job. Check Stack Overflow and xing.com

cmoney1987:


Many thanks to temitayoolu, sam8850 and other great contributors to this wonderful post.

I have Hnd in computer Science, presently working as an IT Support staff for a bank with over 5yrs experience. Please am very much interested in getting a job in germany.

Are there really jobs for IT Support guys there with my qualification? Please what is the surest way of going about it? Though have applied to some jobs online.

Your advise is highly appreciated. Thank you

http://www.jobsinberlin.eu/search?q=Java+Developer+%28Spring+or+Hibernate%29

Do a search yourself I believe there is a Great mobile and Java market here.

Just Package your CV.

Open Source also works. You can push to Git and answer questions on stack overlflow too.

wamiikechukwu:


Hello, good day.

How's the job market for Java and Android developers over there in Berlin.

I am in school already so I am just making enquiries as I am building my portfolio and making my projects open source.

wamiikechukwu:


Hello, good day.

How's the job market for Java and Android developers over there in Berlin.

I am in school already so I am just making enquiries as I am building my portfolio and making my projects open source.

Add blockchain development to your portfolio, they are in hot demand abroad

I agree with you.Since her hubby has a residence permit in Germany or an EU card holder,it shouldnt be a big deal for her but they will definitely require her marriage certificate as well.I wish you the best

Sam8850:
Well the only way you can apply for the family reunion visa from another country is if you have a resident permit in that country. Since you're in Cyprus for Study it means you do not have a resident permit in Cyprus (Correct me if I'm wrong here) nor in Hungary where you had your wedding ceremony, hence its sad to say but you'd have to return back to Naija to start the process and complete the verification.

Your spouse at the moment can only support with filling your aplication in Germany and submitting the required documents in the home office.

That being said, resident permit is the key word here and I dunno how long it takes and the requirements to get that in Cyprus or Hungary, hence, Naija is your only fast and simple way to join your spouse in Germany.

temitayoolu:
Depends on how you package your resume and your LinkedIn profile. God knows I get around 4 linkedin messages every week looking for people with my particular IT skills.


Do you have good Linux skills ? Windows or Cloud Computing ?

You might not get IT support but maybe a systems engineer job. Check Stack Overflow and xing.com

Thanks for your prompt response.
I have optimized my resume and linkedin profile and have gotten few job invite.

I have windows /cloud computing skills. I just know how to use linux but not on the professional level. Though am improving myself in that area.

I can perform the function of a system engineer perfectly as i have hands on experience/work experience on that managing different IT infrastructures.

If you know Aws very well and have a certification you'd be hot cake here oh.

Try to learn Linux terminal and bash then your chances would increase very well

I have some International IT certs and it helps.

cmoney1987:


Thanks for your prompt response.
I have optimized my resume and linkedin profile and have gotten few job invite.

I have windows /cloud computing skills. I just know how to use linux but not on the professional level. Though am improving myself in that area.

I can perform the function of a system engineer perfectly as i have hands on experience/work experience on that managing different IT infrastructures.

Triumphantglory:


Problem is we don't all live in Lagos. Getting a German language school even in Abuja was like looking for a needle. I do think they should decentralise the Language bit of the institute like what the British Council does

I know of a Russian who knows how to speak German and English whose open to relocating to Nigeria, do you mean if she comes to Nigeria (Abuja) and starts a language school here that she would do well

The embassy already knows which institution are allowed conduct language testing. She needs to get certified by the embassy I believe. Otherwise she teaches but the students still go to goethe institute for their exam.

9japrof:


I know of a Russian who knows how to speak German and English whose open to relocating to Nigeria, do you mean if she comes to Nigeria (Abuja) and starts a language school here that she would do well

temitayoolu:
If you know Aws very well and have a certification you'd be hot cake here oh.

Try to learn Linux terminal and bash then your chances would increase very well

I have some International IT certs and it helps.

What about Microsoft Azure, is that one not sellable over there?

Thanks

World wide Azure is not as big as aws. Don't limit yourself to Azure. I've done Azure aws and gcloud before. Aws is the biggest.

cmoney1987:


What about Microsoft Azure, is that one not sellable over there?

Thanks

Man, I have a job already in Berlin. Resumption date is supposed to be on the 15th. Still no visa appointment.

This is crazy. I have the Federal Government agency thing and my signed work contract. Everything, Just an appointment.

It's crazy they say even slots in March are filled.

Stupid and dumb question, but Is there some kind of way to hasten the visa appointment process? I really have to leave the country before the end of the month or 2nd week of February latest. ( Booking a late flight is not an issue ).

lordally:


Thanks a lot, baba!!! let's say I do these online courses ...will I be able to get a job in Nigeria

Yeah, first degree is key but it'd be possible to get a good paying job as a developer in Nigeria if you are good enough.

I don't have a university degree. Dropped out of Unilorin when I was 18 ( 300L, Midway 2nd semester ). No, I didn't have terrible grades. my CGPA was 3.2 ( might have been better if I attended classes and read weeks prior to exams rather than just photocopying colleagues notes a week or 2 before examinations)

I am 22 now, I have a 400K ( post taxes) job in Nigeria ( 300K when I was 21 ).

It just depends on skillsets and learning. I had a pretty popular tech blog ( not Samsung and Tecno phone crap but real tech programming stuff)
and my GitHub was good enough.

You will be rejected, Sure thing. But use that as fuel to doing more and improving.

While I make enough as a developer and I am comfortable than most people in the country will ever be, I am pressing forward to conquer the world plus Nigeria is starting to be seriously unsafe for young successful people.

I just booked my flight to Berlin in the later part of this month.

Lol baba Kam Dam.


Lots of people wait for three months to get visa.

Takes a lot of time to get dates even if you have a million naira to pay it won't still get you dates.

Start searching everyday and night. Best of luck.

therealclown:
Man, I have a job already in Berlin. Resumption date is supposed to be on the 15th. Still no visa appointment.

This is crazy. I have the Federal Government agency thing and my signed work contract. Everything, Just an appointment.

It's crazy they say even slots in March are filled.

Stupid and dumb question, but Is there some kind of way to hasten the visa appointment process? I really have to leave the country before the end of the month or 2nd week of February latest. ( Booking a late flight is not an issue ).

Most tech jobs care about some level of education and focus extremely on your skills and experience.



And yes tech jobs pays alot in Nigeria and abroad.

pppppppppppp:


Yeah, first degree is key but it'd be possible to get a good paying job as a developer in Nigeria if you are good enough.

I don't have a university degree. Dropped out of Unilorin when I was 18 ( 300L, Midway 2nd semester ). No, I didn't have terrible grades. my CGPA was 3.2 ( might have been better if I attended classes and read weeks prior to exams rather than just photocopying colleagues notes a week or 2 before examinations)

I am 22 now, I have a 400K ( post taxes) job in Nigeria ( 300K when I was 21 ).

It just depends on skillsets and learning. I had a pretty popular tech blog ( not Samsung and Tecno phone crap but real tech programming stuff)
and my GitHub was good enough.

You will be rejected, Sure thing. But use that as fuel to doing more and improving.

While I make enough as a developer and I am comfortable than most people in the country will ever be, I am pressing forward to conquer the world plus Nigeria is starting to be seriously unsafe for young successful people.

I just booked my flight to Berlin in the later part of this month.

temitayoolu:
Lol baba Kam Dam.


Lots of people wait for three months to get a visa.

Takes a lot of time to get dates even if you have a million naira to pay it won't still get you dates.

Start searching every day and night. Best of luck.

Lol baba, let me not calm down o. At this stage, it might be dependent on the company to wait or not.

The company would wait if you explain to them very well. Do they have an agency here in Germany managing your process ?

Do they know the expectation ? Do they know it might take 3 - 6 months ? Make sure expectations are clear.

therealclown:


Lol baba, let me not calm down o. At this stage, it might be dependent on the company to wait or not.

9japrof:


I know of a Russian who knows how to speak German and English whose open to relocating to Nigeria, do you mean if she comes to Nigeria (Abuja) and starts a language school here that she would do well

Most likely

temitayoolu:
The embassy already knows which institution are allowed conduct language testing. She needs to get certified by the embassy I believe. Otherwise she teaches but the students still go to goethe institute for their exam.

The problem isn't with writing the exams, you can register for the exam and take a flight to Lagos and max three days you're out. But expecting me to put my life on hope to stay in Lagos to learn the language is the headache.

therealclown:
Man, I have a job already in Berlin. Resumption date is supposed to be on the 15th. Still no visa appointment.

This is crazy. I have the Federal Government agency thing and my signed work contract. Everything, Just an appointment.

It's crazy they say even slots in March are filled.

Stupid and dumb question, but Is there some kind of way to hasten the visa appointment process? I really have to leave the country before the end of the month or 2nd week of February latest. ( Booking a late flight is not an issue ).

Try at midnight. I had no issues getting visa dates for myself and three kids but I used a Mac book so you could try that too

Triumphantglory:


Try at midnight. I had no issues getting visa dates for myself and three kids but I used a Mac book so you could try that too

What advantage does Mac book give?


Oga temitayoolu thanks for your good work here sir.