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jakjohnny:
It went well, though the woman that interviewed me was unnecessarily tough. I was asked about most of the questions that people have mentioned on this thread. Where would you stay, if you don't get a job in the 12 months, what would you do. If you do get a job, what would you do? I was given an assessment also, I initially told the woman to give me questions in IT because I have experience in IT and Electrical Engineering but this woman refused because my current role was in Electrical Engineering. Though the questions were actually not difficult, I wonder why I was running away from it.

Laryfrosh:
Appointment successfully booked for 22nd of September... God help me!!! 🙏🏾

Chocolatey17:
Hi everyone,
I’ve just been asked to submit my application for preliminary review. I joined the queue Nov 8th.

Ayodele951:
I'm into software development with more than 5 years experience and I want to begin my Germany journey, please I need help with steps to take. Thanks.

idowuilekura:
Hey everyone, just got a new update on my portal, the status has moved from book appointment to decision pending with this "
The German mission will decide on your visa application.
Your visa application is currently being reviewed. The German mission will inform you of the decision."

Has anyone experienced this? And if yes, what was the interval between when you got this and a decision??

bugatti453:
Had my Interview on the 9th of June. Got an email yesterday that I should check my portal. Logged into my portal and saw a message that a decision has been made. Tracked my DHL package, it has not been sent out yet.

No other link or message again.

How do I proceed from here?

Who has experienced this before?

christian3:
Good day noble men and women. Pls I want to ask especially those who got their Visa’s. After the interviews, are we going to get a message from DHL or from the consulate when our Visas are ready?
Danke schön!

Chocolatey17:
Please can people who used Anabin clarify this for us . My Uni is recognized and my certificate, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is also recognized but the university is University of Lagos , not the university I finished from .

charlesklaus:
Kindly let me know when they ask you to submit. I applied on November 8 too.

Auroralyn:
Please were you required to do Zab since your degree is recognized but it’s showing university of Lagos? I mean exactly what you just typed, please Danke!

Laryfrosh:
Appointment successfully booked for 22nd of September... God help me!!! 🙏🏾

Auroralyn:
Please were you required to do Zab since your degree is recognized but it’s showing university of Lagos? I mean exactly what you just typed, please Danke!

Canaan77:
Congrats!
I have mine booked for 25th. God be with us

Laryfrosh:
Appointment successfully booked for 22nd of September... God help me!!! 🙏🏾

Curiousitysaves:
Congrats. When did you join waitlist?

Laryfrosh:
Appointment successfully booked for 22nd of September... God help me!!! 🙏🏾

charlesklaus:
How did it go?

Laryfrosh:
Went well Bro... Now hoping for the best and expecting the best 🤲🏾

Laryfrosh:
Went well Bro... Now hoping for the best and expecting the best 🤲🏾

Jollyana:
Please tell us about the test assessment and the interview questions. Also has the process changed in anyway from all other people have said?

Laryfrosh:
I don't think anything changed. Still same process. Mine was just a bit different. I was tested in both Financial Accounting (my course of study) and IT(my current profession). Basic questions for both though,and sadly I can only remember few questions from the tests.

Accounting -
What are liabilities?
What is a Balance Sheet?
What are trade receivables?
Calculation for Gross Profit margin.
Calculation of Revenue.
A course in school and the lecturer that taught it.

Computer science -
Difference between RAM and storage.
What is an operating system and it functions.
What is an IP address?
Calculation on the space on a system. If 30GB is used out of 140GB, how many space is left.
If a file downloads at 30MB/second how many seconds would it take to download a file of 600MB?

These are the few questions I can remember at the moment.

Interview -
This isn't like the normal interview we know. I wouldn't even call it an interview. The word "interview" makes it so serious. I would just say they ask questions about your journey, documents/credentials, your job experiences, the route you are taking and how you will be accommodated. As you are answering the questions, the VO is typing in the answers. So, not the usually oral interview, and no need to be tensed. Just have knowledge of what I highlighted above.

Finally, Incase you are expecting the VOs to be whites, just like I was, they aren't actually whites. They are Nigerians like us.

All the best to us! 🤲🏾

Laryfrosh:
I don't think anything changed. Still same process. Mine was just a bit different. I was tested in both Financial Accounting (my course of study) and IT(my current profession). Basic questions for both though,and sadly I can only remember few questions from the tests.

Accounting -
What are liabilities?
What is a Balance Sheet?
What are trade receivables?
Calculation for Gross Profit margin.
Calculation of Revenue.
A course in school and the lecturer that taught it.

Computer science -
Difference between RAM and storage.
What is an operating system and it functions.
What is an IP address?
Calculation on the space on a system. If 30GB is used out of 140GB, how many space is left.
If a file downloads at 30MB/second how many seconds would it take to download a file of 600MB?

These are the few questions I can remember at the moment.

Interview -
This isn't like the normal interview we know. I wouldn't even call it an interview. The word "interview" makes it so serious. I would just say they ask questions about your journey, documents/credentials, your job experiences, the route you are taking and how you will be accommodated. As you are answering the questions, the VO is typing in the answers. So, not the usually oral interview, and no need to be tensed. Just have knowledge of what I highlighted above.

Finally, Incase you are expecting the VOs to be whites, just like I was, they aren't actually whites. They are Nigerians like us.

All the best to us! 🤲🏾

Chocolatey17:
Thank you so much for sharing. How long did the whole process take please

Laryfrosh:
Should be less than 3 hours. I arrived at the embassy at past 8 and left before 11am

Laryfrosh:
Please were you required to submit junior waec, Age declaration and id of parent that shows signature?
I’m asking cos my mom’s voters card and NIN card doesn’t have signature

Should be less than 3 hours. I arrived at the embassy at past 8 and left before 11am

Aterri:
This is a bit confusing, did you study electrical engineering and your current role is as an electrical engineer and the questions you were given is in electrical engineering?

Dutch2:
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.