I did it!I was able to get my Nierderlassungserlaubnis last Tuesday. That's basically my permanent residence status. I'm actually eligible for citizenship, but it seems to legal ramifications of proving that my German father was really my father (sigh) are too complicated for me at the moment. So I've gone this route. What do I get out of this? Well, I can't be kicked out of Germany, unless I commit a major felony. Also, I can now work anywhere in Germany without having to get a separate work permit. And, thanks to some new EU regulations, I can work anywhere in the EU (except, sadly, the UK, Ireland and Denmark).
Going to the Auslaenderamt was actually relatively painless. The only down note was the receptionist. My appointment was at 8:00 sharp, and the office don't open til 8:00 - but I thought I could go to the waiting room. No. Evidently, all of us undesirables are kept waiting in the drafty and cold lobby until exactly 8:00. The receptionist took an untoward amount of glee at barking "Nein! Acht Uhr! Acht Uhr!" to all of us hopefuls. When, oh when, will these people learn to say "please"? Luckily, the clerk processing my request was quite nice. And I bonded with a lady from Ghana who was having trouble filling out her paperwork (I'm an old pro). The only other surprise was the 85€ fee for the permit, but now I think back on it, that's not bad.
Why should it be so important for me to stay in Germany? I'm trying to figure that one out myself. Will keep you posted.
I fly back to America on Saturday, for two weeks. Am looking forward to seeing my old friends and spending time with my family and visiting the sister church to the one I go to here in Hamburg. Oh, and seeing Harry Potter IV, since it comes out while I'm in the states!
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hey beebon,how are u babe:-).im in the same situation like u.
Im waiting for my long term residence card CE here in italy,will that be enough for me to come in deutschland?u know what else i need?
bye
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