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Tifay:
You are contradicting yourself here and that's maybe because you dont understand the question being asked.

Why would anyone apply for Chancekarte when he already has a job offer?.

In certain embassies, this would almost mean a rejection as your intentions to come into the country may be seen as conflicting, i.e running 2 contradictory visa applications, first application for job seeker visa (Chancekarte) and a second application for a work permit with a job offer already

What if both applications come through at the same time. Which one would he prioritize?, I hope you know he would be required to submit his passport in both cases

Even if the opportunity card were to go through and he is asked at the interview about his job applications, the moment he says he has a job offer, they would either ask him to transfer or it would be an outright denial.

Anyway, he already said he didnt have the blocked account, hence why he didnt go through with the application, but I guess it worked for him as it's helped him land a job offer.

And to anyone reading this, please always do your own personal research as neither of us can be fully certain of what may and would work

Du weißt zu viel. Gut gemacht!

tecchy:
Thanks, that's reassuring to hear, I'll share an update once I get the appointment or feedback.

On the job search, happy to share what worked for me:
I focused on tech, specifically AI and software engineering, I think that was my biggest advantage since I already work in enterprise AI, also have built a couple of personal products myself. The role I'm joining is in AI engineering, so it was a close match.

I used linkedIn and applied to roles that matched my background. Building in public helped, I've been sharing my work online for a while (conversations came up around some of them during the interviews)

I went through a series of interviews and a couple of technical tasks before the offer came. I'd also be honest that there was a bit of luck involved, as that was the only interview I landed.

I don't speak the language, my colleagues speak English (just started learning the basics now). I also never schooled in Europe.

Happy to answer anything specific.

You're spot on. To help you further, I'd also suggest that if you don't have a birth certificate, you should do a digital affidavit that has a barcode on it. A friend who got almost same offer as you was denied strictly because his age declaration from court couldn't be verified. Just confirm that yours is intact. Shalom!

Tifay:
I'm not sure you did the right thing and your application will most likely be rejected.

You cant apply whilst being under consideration for a Blue card as you have a full time offer already. You have to stick to one which in your case should be the blue card.

Since you have a full time offer, I would advise you strictly stick to the blue card and possibly withdraw your opportunity card application.

BTW, this is just an advise, please feel free to do your own thorough research before deciding

You're wrong here, you can apply for different Visa category without getting a reject. As it stands, the Blue Card is the fastest route and will be given a priority. The only way it might be an issue is when the ask her to book an appointment on both OC and Blue Card, of which they will write her to delete one process, it doesn't cause a denial. I speak form experience.

Don't delete the Opportunity Card yet until you get the Blue Card Visa.

Note: something might go wrong along the process of your Blue Card and you'll have to fall back to the OC.

The view is strictly mine!

Darien4:
Thank you very much. I've applied for Zab/kmk verification and the company is waiting for the Zab result to proceed with fast tracking 81a procedures both at their expenses

I'd like to connect with you, write me on pepppaul81@gmail.com

Tifay:
Interesting.

What then is the typical timeline?. I thought 4 weeks is already long

Hi Tifay, I have someone who waited for 12 weeks before decision was made and he was denied based on the salary threshold. However, with the fast tracking procedure, both salaries are evaluated and if approved by the Agentur für Arbeit, 60% has been done. Then it only boils down to credentials, how authentic your certificates are.

Darien4:
Do I need to visit Federal ministry of education and federal ministry of foreign Affair to authenticate and verify my academic credentials if I'm going to Germany through Skilled worker visa?

You don’t need to as long as your documents are ok and no forged one.

One of the most important things you can do for this journey is to evaluate your Degree through Zab. Even though your Degree and your School is on Anabin. It saves the long process of verifications and makes them perceive you as being ready.


Also, make sure the company intending to give you the contract goes through Agentur für Arbeit to evaluate the salary and see if it is matches the role they are offering to you. You might be denied even though your documents are ok but your salary doesn’t meet the minimum threshold for the role offered.


If possible, ask the company to help you do a ‘Fast Track Procedure’ it means ‘beschleunigtes Fachkräfteverfahren‘. It will cost the company €411 to do it. Due to the cost, not every company will want to do it but if they eventually agree, after your physical appointment at the embassy, within 4weeks, you'll get your visa approved.

Tifay:
Are you saying E-affidavit is better and would be accepted.

Asking this because what if the parents are not in the country to do the physical affidavit. Would the E-affidavit be accepted for the eariler question I asked where an affidavit of Declaration of Age deposed by parent (father or mother) was requested

E-affidavit is the best. It has a barcode for easy verification. It has been proven to be without doubts, your parents don't need to be in same country physically. Just get their international passport or Voter's card. It requires an ID with the persons signature. So far so good, only Voter's card and international ID meets the requirement.

Please, make sure the signature on the affidavit and the one of the ID tallies.

I don't know you but I'd be guilty if I don't tell you this. Please and please, do the digital affidavit that has barcode to be scanned for verification. A lot of persons have been denied with the anolog stuff. It's difficult for them to verify it. A stitch in time saves nine.

Onuchijioke:
I also did affidavit and police extract for my waec certificate,do I need to redo them,is confusing now.
I don't understand while digital will make analog invalid without any official statement.Why doing analog since it's invalid,I feel extorted.

Yeah, reach me here with your number; pepppaul81@gmail.com. I'm the one.

n3utron:
Hi guys!

Did my interview yesterday 03.03.2026

Met a particular guy on the queue and at the entrance. He was putting on glasses and wearing a white shirt.

He applied for opportunity card 1 year ago but reapplied for another visa type this time around.

While inside, you also informed me about the written test.

I totally forgot to collect his digits - Please if you are seeing this kindly message me so we can talk better.

Also, I was made aware there's an unofficial WhatsApp group for the opportunity card applicants - I'd love join this as well.

Danke!

Try at midnight.

elayomohammed:
Greetings my people
Yesterday 20.02.2026 I was invited to book appointment with the embassy. But since that yesterday till this time, no appointment have been available for me to select from both in February and March, those of us that have went through this stage, please I need your inputs on what's happening here.

IamDejman:
Some good news to encourage us.

Received my passport with Visa approved. Interview - 6th October 2025.

Good luck to all awaiting feedbacks.

Congratulations brother.

Congratulations

Jorazy:
Hey guys!!!!!!!!

Good news 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Did my interview 6th of January. I just got my visa approved today.
It was a long wait but it was worth the wait.

Adelawal2011:
Congratulations to those that have gotten their visa and good luck to those that are going for their interviews

Please I went for my interview in October and I am still waiting for a decision.

But now my DHL return envelope has expired as it it more than 3 months I purchased it, and the embassy will not be able to return my passport to me.,

and secondly my 15 months health insurance coverage is now remaining 11 months, though I have updated the start date to January 2026. Please what should I do? should I contact the embassy? please is there anyone with similar situation, your advice will be very helpful.

Hi, I share the same ordeal as you. Same October and my DHL tracking wasn't coming up since last week. I was really worried, I had to call DHL and they said they can't find any info using my tracking number. I still called back and a guy picked and told me that when the shipper (German Consulate) has made decisions, it will come up again.

This morning, I made a prayer that God should take the wheel, by exactly 1:30pm, a mail came through from the Consular Service, I checked my portal and realised that decision has been made.

After 4 hours, I got a message from DHL that my parcel is on the way. And the tracking number came back alive.

Just hang on, pray and believe God. Don't panic.

Debzudaw:
congratulations
Please I joined the waiting list September 8, 2025.
When am I likely to be asked to clear up the preliminary stage coz I have been misinformed on the timing.

Hi, I wouldn't know because the process fluctuates but all I know is that they are attending to applicants from July

Helenaaa:
Let me break the silence with some good news

I’m happy to share that I finally received my visa, Decision was made on the 2nd January and i finally received my passport today January 8th.
My interview date was October 22nd, and after waiting patiently until now, it has finally come through.

This journey definitely had its ups and downs. Some people here already know about the back-and-forth and the challenges I faced along the way, but I’m truly grateful that it all worked out in the end. I want to sincerely thank everyone who supported, encouraged, and shared useful information during this process.

To everyone still waiting or preparing for their own visa, I wish you the very best of luck. Stay strong, your turn will come too.

Now, on to the next phase 🇩🇪✈️
If anyone has information on the next steps after landing in Germany such as registration and other important requirements please kindly share a step-by-step guide. I would really appreciate your help.

Thank you all once again, and wishing everyone success on their journey.

This is refreshing to hear. Congratulations Heleena

FreeSpirited:
My idea is straightforward and consistent with a man who is committed to running his family within his means, I don't know why this idea brings questionings, when I'm trying to avoid trouble of a richer woman

Cho Cho Cho, the question is simple; are you married?

foonshur:
Hello all, someone gave us a breakdown of how his/her interview went sometimes last week where he/she had to email the Consulate twice I think for some reasons. I can't seem to find the post again, would have quoted it. My reason for looking for the post is to ask the person what email address he/she used when writing them. I need to write them urgently.

Info@lago.diplo.de

April 27th

Tomkito:
Please does anyone know what month they are in terms of preliminary review and appointment date?

May 14th, the last time I checked

ehizojieonuku:
@Helenaaa @cyberbro


Please will my laminated waec certificate, school leaving certificate/testimonial be accepted during interview?

If no, please advice.

Please, don't be too hard on yourself. I had my interview last week. My WAEC and one other document was laminated but the VO did not frown or make any negative remarks.

Although there has been speculations on the need for one not to laminate their documents, which I see the wrongs also. But for the ones you did in time past, it is assumed that you were not aware. Moving forward, do not laminate again and don't try to pill the one's that stick permanently, it wouldn't remove, rather it will ruin the certificate.

In summary, German Consulate does not frown at laminated documents. All the best in your endeavours.

foonshur:
On another note, this is getting worrisome. 3 months just for visa decision, and we were getting worked up for being under Preliminary Review for up to a month now. Do we not need to organise a prayer session for this as it stands?? I pray for a favourable outcome for you tho.

You are still in preliminary review step? When did you apply?

I am April 27th and I was asked to book appointment yesterday, after a series of corrections.

Haliimmaa:
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I did not use a blocked account so I can't help with that.

At bolded, what do you mean. I am using SL too and would like to know.

Haliimmaa:
Hey Hey. I've been okay. So the first thing I did was to find my way to the city center and got a number with telekom and paid for a prepaid subscription. I then proceeded to open a Revolut bank account. I looked for appointment dates to register my anmeldung and couldn't find one close to me so I booked an appointment in another district. Went for the appointment and got my anmeldung in under 10 minutes. I recently got a job and realized that the DR Walter's health insurance does not provide you with an SVNR(social security number) so I had to register with a public health insurance(registered with TK) and government office sent me my SVNR. I currently need to switch from the opportunity visa to a Blue card so I'm running around looking for an appointment before my start date which is next week. Anyone who can help should please reach out.

I did not use a blocked account so I can't help with that.

As for accommodation, I had it all sorted out before I even got to Germany. The landlord has to put your name plate on your mailbox so you can get letters like your tax id, SVNR, insurance number, insurance card, deliveries, e.t.c

As for my job search, I was fortunate to get a job with the first company I interviewed with. I'm an iOS developer so the interview was first a HR interview, a 90 minutes live coding session and "meet the team". I got a job in 6 weeks of being here. If I could do it, you can as well.

Let me know if you're curious about anything else

Congratulations Haliimmaa, great news.

Ugonma78:
Hi everyone and Hannania,

I have gotten to the preliminary stage and have been asked to upload documents. I have about one week left. My primary school issued me a testimonial/certificate after I finished. But I have once read here that what is accepted is a primary school certificate issued by government at primary school education board. Please where is this board located in each state?

Also, I am no longer in the state where I did my primary school and everyone I have there don’t seem to know what to do. I have sworn an affidavit in court for the certificate my school issued. Please will it suffice? I need an urgent response.

Hello dear, although i am not Hannania but i can respond to this. a lot of persons used their Testimonials in place of School Leaving Certificate and it sufficed. I used my Testimonial and the VO in charge of my Document has asked me to submit my School Leaving Certificate. It was marked for correction on the portal 3 times. because i am in a different State, I had to ask my brother to help me get it yesterday. this morning, he went there and they issued it to him.

I will advise that you ask a close relation within the jurisdiction where you had your Primary School to help you get it. That is if you wrote the FSLC exam.

Again, kindly note that this OC journey is a journey of peculiarities, what works for me might be rejected for you. make sure you get everything right. All the best dear.

Orhorho:
Hi Everyone,

I have booked an appointment, but I am still seeing "make an appointment" on my profile.
I want to know if that is not anomaly. or there is an action for me to take.

Good evening bro, please, when did you join the waitlist? And when did you submit your documents for preliminary review?

Floorreach:
good day everyone.

Please who has gone for the interview or who has been asked to submit in recent times? so we know what date the embassy is presently?

26-27th of April have been asked to submit.

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However, the major difference is that the three-phase meters can take up more loads than the single phase counterpart. and also, as the name implies, the three phase meter is designed to have a three phase wire system. In the sense that when one phase goes bad, the use can easily change or switch to other phases, whereas, the single phase meters are not designed like that.

Tunzdomains:
If you have joined the waitlist and you are interested in joining our was aap grup of more than 500 members . You can send your was aap numb. to my mail and the date you joined the waitlist. on tunzdomain@gmaildotcom so I can add you. With that we can keep track of where the embassy stopped and we also share vital information about this visa.

you can add me up. Thanks

chunkuli:
@Hannania please I need to know this. Please can I do 6monmths for block fund? Also if I intend to travel with my wife and son, is there any additional financial obligation as regards block fund? please I need to know this I beg

Someone wrote to enquire about the 6 months and the feedback from the Lagos Consular said he can go ahead

DOBOEFEMENA:
nice. I like this.

You want to play the physical board or the online version?

I stay in Lagos, but i usually come to ph.

Been a while since we chatted about the scrabble game. Are you still in Nigeria or you've Japa? I'm in Lagos now. Can we play zero803565263nine

Hannania:
You can edit before sending it.

Just chill. When it's your turn, you'll get an email to send your application

Much appreciated, once again. How long might this take. As I want to get the money for the Blocked Account handy?