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I have sponsorship through my job to move to and work in Germany, but does that mean my husband and children automatically receive the same? My husband does not speak German (nor do I) and our kids are toddlers. Will he be able to work over there too since I can and we're married?
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I have sponsorship through my job to move to and work in Germany, but does that mean my husband and children automatically receive the same? My husband does not speak German (nor do I) and our kids are toddlers. Will he be able to work over there too since I can and we're married?
It depends on what kind of arrangements you have made with the company you will be working with or for.
I am not sure what you mean with 'sponsorship'. You asked if your husband and children will receive the same. The same what ?
Normally, when you are offered a job in Germany, you and your immediate family will be provided with a residency permit (Aufenhaltserlaubnis). That does not automatically mean that your husband will have a chance to work. Have you thought of the possibility that if your husband will not be allowed to work, you may be the sole breadwinner ? It is not cheap at all to live in Germany. Some things are cheaper, some things are more expensive. It all depends on your lifestyle.
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My husband does not speak German (nor do I) and our kids are toddlers.
I assume the company you will be working for knows that you do not speak any German ?
As long as you are willing to learn, I would not worry too much.
Do not send your kids to an international school if at all possible.
They will learn the local language much faster, when you send them to the local schools !
For you and your husband, the fastest way to learn German is to get involved in whatever way you can and the quickest way is to go to church.
It depends on what kind of arrangements you have made with the company you will be working with or for.
I am not sure what you mean with 'sponsorship'. You asked if your husband and children will receive the same. The same what ?
Normally, when you are offered a job in Germany, you and your immediate family will be provided with a residency permit (Aufenhaltserlaubnis). That does not automatically mean that your husband will have a chance to work. Have you thought of the possibility that if your husband will not be allowed to work, you may be the sole breadwinner ? It is not cheap at all to live in Germany. Some things are cheaper, some things are more expensive. It all depends on your lifestyle.
I assume the company you will be working for knows that you do not speak any German ?
As long as you are willing to learn, I would not worry too much.
Do not send your kids to an international school if at all possible.
They will learn the local language much faster, when you send them to the local schools !
For you and your husband, the fastest way to learn German is to get involved in whatever way you can and the quickest way is to go to church.
Yes they know I do not speak German, it's not a requirement for this particular position. I have read up a good deal on what's required in order to work in Germany but was confused when it comes to what the spouse is entitled to when a non EU citizen obtains sponsorship (what I mean by sponsorship is a residence/work permit that the employer helps me obtain since they're choosing to hire a non EU citizen)
I absolutely would send them to a local school vs an international school. I agree that's the best way to assimilate. I'm just concerned about my husband qualifying for work since he is MAYBE A1 level at this point (that's being generous) and I don't think he's considered highly skilled (he's in the banking industry) I will have to clarify this with my employer. Thank you!
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I'm just concerned about my husband qualifying for work since he is MAYBE A1 level at this point (that's being generous) and I don't think he's considered highly skilled (he's in the banking industry) I will have to clarify this with my employer. Thank you!
If you can do it with you only as the sole breadwinner for a while, I would just get there and find out if he can do some work in the banking industry. Since he does not speak any German at all, it may take a while to find work ... if he can get a work permit (Arbeitserlaubnis).
Unlike may people who would love to be able to do a stint in Europe, you have been very lucky to get this chance.
If you would like to know more, I can get you in touch with a family who spent two years there recently on a job assignment. The husband worked and the wife worked at home (two kids) !
We were there in the 80's, so many things may have changed.
Why don't you ask your employer instead of Americans in an American forum?
My German expat coworkers who are in the US for 3-5 years bring their spouse. They have a work visa and the spouse accompany them and can apply for a work visa but it doesn't happen automatically.
Why don't you ask your employer instead of Americans in an American forum?
My German expat coworkers who are in the US for 3-5 years bring their spouse. They have a work visa and the spouse accompany them and can apply for a work visa but it doesn't happen automatically.
I don't know about the German laws.
Sorry for bugging you with my questions, this is one of the biggest and broadest online forums for such issues. Dully noted.
I have sponsorship through my job to move to and work in Germany, but does that mean my husband and children automatically receive the same? My husband does not speak German (nor do I) and our kids are toddlers. Will he be able to work over there too since I can and we're married?
This sounds extremely familiar to a poster who wanted to move her family to Germany.
That poster was also interested in Urban Native communities.
Are you that poster? If so, why have you changed your screenname?
Sorry for bugging you with my questions, this is one of the biggest and broadest online forums for such issues. Dully noted.
I didn't mean to be rude. Sorry.
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