ihavesense:

What about a letter of English proficiency from your school? Will that work?

I don't think that'd work. According to the email, they want an IELTS evaluation, even for Americans and Brits

Thane:
They just replied.
no waiver

hmmmm, that's not so great. why require such tests from everyone? Now I understand why my friends who visited or studies in Germany complained about the bureaucracy and unnecessarily rigid way things are done.

English is not even the main language of communication there, unless you're living in places like Berlin, in the tech community which is mostly foreigners. Requiring IELTS from Americans, Brits, Nigerians and other English Speakers is funny.

Thane:



So they have finally started this, announced it since 2022. I'm interested, na to write IELTS or TOEFL and wait till June when it will open.
This 5 years experience sha

Yes, they have. You may not need to write TOEFL, since you're Nigerian.

rinzaugustine:
Same people that were fiercely against immigrants in the 80s, 90s etc now begging immigrants to come. They have now realized that a lot of old people are retiring today and the government does have not enough to pay for their social security and they are desperate to bring in people who will work and from the tax pool the government will continue paying social security in order to avoid crisis in their country

i think it's more about the political outlook of the world changing, and countries generally opening up due to globalization. Germany unlike Japan doesn't necessarily have a serious fertility crisis. But nevertheless, this is actually a great opportunity, and they're open and willing to accept migrants. They're also doing their best to pass laws to make things easier for immigrants from simplifying paths to permanent residency and citizenship, to making it easier for top tech talents to come to Germany and start businessess.

The Opportunity Card, also known as the "Chancenkarte," is a program by the German government designed to facilitate the entry of skilled workers from non-EU countries. It gives you the opportunity to move to Germany to look for work in your field of qualification for 20 months without a need for things like a blocked account, sponsorship letter, or invitation. The perks and more details of this program are as follows.

Entry without Permanent Employment Contract: Unlike traditional visa programs, this program allows you to enter Germany without having a pre-arranged permanent employment contract. This opens up opportunities to explore the German job market firsthand.

Criteria for Eligibility: To qualify for the Opportunity Card, you must meet specific criteria, including having at least two years of vocational training or a university degree recognized in your home country. Additionally, you need to demonstrate proficiency in either German (A1 level) or English (B2 level) and prove financial stability to support yourself during your stay, more on this later.

Points System: Candidates are evaluated based on a points system. You need to score at least six points to be eligible. These Points are awarded for various factors such as language proficiency, professional experience, age, and previous connections to Germany.

Duration of Stay: For People who qualify for the Opportunity Card, you will be allowed to stay in Germany for one year ie 12 months, at first, with the possibility of extending your stay for up to two additional years, i.e. 24 more months. During this time, your focus must be on finding suitable employment.

Work Permits: With the Opportunity Card, you are permitted to work in Germany for up to 20 hours per week, in jobs unrelated to your field, as you continue to look for a job in your field. This allows you to gain practical experience and explore potential career opportunities in the German job market. With this permit, you may not need to present proof of financial stability upfront, as stated previously. There will be a portal opened when this program officially kicks off in the next few weeks, to help you apply for these 20-hour-a-week jobs, to help you finance your stay in Germany while you search for a job. With a job offer through this portal, you won't have to provide proof of financial stability upfront.

Path to Permanent Residence: While the Opportunity Card itself is a temporary residence permit, it can pave the way for obtaining a permanent residence permit in Germany. Successful integration into the workforce and meeting certain criteria may lead to permanent residency.

Simplified Entry and Job Search Procedures: The Opportunity Card streamlines the entry process for you as a skilled worker from a non-EU country, making it easier to enter Germany and seek employment. It eliminates the need for lengthy approval procedures and allows you to start looking for jobs immediately upon arrival. Literally, the next day after your arrival.

One question that may be on your mind is, How does the transition from the Opportunity Card to a permanent residence permit work?
You have to apply for another permit or for a permanent residence title in Germany at the local Foreigners’ Registration Office. You can change from the Opportunity Card to a follow-up residence title if you meet the criteria for the other residence titles. This could be language skills or specialist knowledge in your profession. If you have found a part-time or full-time job in Germany via the Opportunity Card, this counts as a criterion for extending your stay in Germany. Changing to a residence title for regular employment is uncomplicated.

Questions like the one above and many more are available on the Official Chancekarte website. https://chancenkarte.com/de/

Everyone is welcome to contribute to this thread and provide any information that maybe helpful to others, about applying to this program, what the job market in Germany is like, and general living in Germany as a black immigrant. Good luck to everybody.

Good Morning Fam.
I'm currently applying to a university but I'm not undecided on which semester to apply for- Spring semester which will start January or Fall of the 2021/2022 academic session, this is because I'm not sure of what the visa process would look like now considering the pandemic. In order to be on the safe side in terms of getting an F1 visa which do you suggest I apply for

Danielhouston:


Life in Berlin is very interesting. Lots of psychos and hipsters. Very crazy but exciting culture. They always say Berlin is not Germany and I believe it. You can see someone so good looking but once you get close to them: BOOM... they’re mental.

so much freedom in Berlin and nothing shocks them. You can walk around with a tree on your head and identify as a chicken, nobody cares.

It is also the home of the gays in Europe. The gays here are not to be played with. They’re treated with top priority and love. The hardest thing here is finding a flat or room to rent, because everyone wants to live in Berlin.

Danielhouston and other contributors please, are there opportunities for an international student in countries like Ukraine, Northern Cyprus to work in tech related fields or take up any work that has to do with programing in Germany during the summer. Would really appreciate any insights, info or advice

ennydammy11:
Is application ongoing?

No the application will start next year January.
I advice you also, visit the website and read up more about the scholarship. That would be helpful.

And also start getting your documents ready.

Sikpa04:
Attend

Bro, could you share the link to the whatsaWh group again?

The other ones seems to be rovoked

seunlegend:
I just received an interview invite from Tukiye Scholarship. I'm a PhD candidate. Good luck to the rest of you guys.

Please how do I join the WhatsApp group?

Please I also got a mail from them on 8th, how can I join the whatsaWh group.

Please can you send the link here?

ikswiss:
Magusa that year self ��� truth be told I for no
Move there for studies if say I got a good orientation abt Kibris/Cyprus.. but thank baba God we Are good now.

Why wouldn't you have gone there to study?,

Please could you Share your experience, let's learn.
Thanks

Good morning fam,
I want to apply for an international passport for the first time in Enugu, please how much this would cost? And the procedures I can take, if it's safe to do it online too?

Also I saw in the news that it would soon be 70K, would like to know when this would come into effect.
Thanks.

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Rivian is just dope...

Omotaday:
I listen to good sounds, and i have always wished i can make one myself. Let’s forget the business aspect for now, but i think it will be fun for me to learn about music production and make a carreer in it. I will say i love all genre of music as long as it possess a good sound, although my favourite is EDM. I watched a video of Yong john beating drum in an amazing wa, i also saw Masterkraft playing the Piano in a good way, this made me realized that it is important for me to know and be able to use musical instruments.

My question is i have never touched any instrument while going into this, do you think this will work?

Secondly, how long can it take me to learn and be able to use musical instruments needed for the production of good beat?

Also, like how long does it take a dedicated novice to be a standard music producer(beats making, recording, mastering and mixing e,t,c)

EDM
We are on the same page bro

Omotaday:
I listen to good sounds, and i have always wished i can make one myself. Let’s forget the business aspect for now, but i think it will be fun for me to learn about music production and make a carreer in it. I will say i love all genre of music as long as it possess a good sound, although my favourite is EDM. I watched a video of Yong john beating drum in an amazing wa, i also saw Masterkraft playing the Piano in a good way, this made me realized that it is important for me to know and be able to use musical instruments.

My question is i have never touched any instrument while going into this, do you think this will work?

Secondly, how long can it take me to learn and be able to use musical instruments needed for the production of good beat?

Also, like how long does it take a dedicated novice to be a standard music producer(beats making, recording, mastering and mixing e,t,c)

EDM...
Bro we are exactly on the same page....

skyhighweb:


as a studio manager n director i. say this 1 time only

u dont need to learn the instrument at alllll if u dont want to

thats wat digital training is all about, if u have d digital knowledge n u have d beat idea u can make it happen dont stress ur self i have 3 producer 1 can play all equipment d other doesn't even know how to use d key board instead he uses plugins.

True, am currently planning to learn too,
Have friend who does it but can't plat any instruments

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dste:

Dste, been waiting for your reply on my mail...

Zamie, waiting.....

Zamie am waiting for update...�

zamie:

It's good one but having business skills can also be of immense benefit

True

zamie:

Nice One.

I will prefer you have an end picture of what you want to build. Start working it out backwards. Then learn all the tools needed to achieve the stated goal.

1. What Industry are you looking at?
2. What VR platform are you targeting?
3. What's your journey.. Developer or Entrepreneur?
4. Any other previous programming knowledge apart from c#?
5. Finally, I can then direct you on what tools to use. Help you get your development environment setup. Then deploy a simple applicable solution.

Thank you so much.

Have an idea of what I really want already,
And those questions you pointed out were very helpful.

Can I mail you?

Op,.
Following.
Really need this thread as a beginner.

Interested bro, though am a green horn. And trying to dive into learning programming.

Zamie am very much interested in VR, but don't know much about programming yet, though am planning to start learning c#.
An so interested and very willing to learn.
Got my laptop already, please what guidance and advice can you give me

Guyman02:
Try this with a Yoruba guy and he will keep shouting ah ah ah mogbe O ah ah, modaran ah ah. He will threaten to fight by pulling off his shirt and trousers.
He will start telling you the name of his street, me Tunde living at 55 Awolowo street, ah ah you spoil my mutor, ah ah, give him a dirty slap and he will Start asking passersby, you all can bear me witness that he slapped me, ah ah, If you people don't stop me I will kill somebody here today ah ah

Try it with a Hausa guy and he will bring out dagger and start cursing himself, me I dey craze ko, I spoil am for za mota ko, my pather is a mad man, I will kill me for you,

Try it with an Igbo guy and he will first act cool to ensure that what he is seeing is real, then pack up his balls under his trousers and tell you, nwanna you don buy market o, my N50 mirrion naila car, dilect tokumbo,
if you don't go and rook for N100 mirrion naila to replace my car, either me or you will go to heaven from here light now

Love your type man.�

CuteMadridista:


And who created God?

atheists sleep and wake too

His existence is way beyond your understanding.
Now take that serious.

Hmm, nice thread.
following.