My application is rejected just because my doktorand work contact doesn't count as a professional work contract and can not be used for  §18b act


Any other solution?

Sorry to hear that. That is very strange! I had Doktorand contract at the time of application and I was granted. Are you located somewhere in the east. I am in BaWü.May be they have different rules.

An unsuccessful application costs half the fee that would have been charged if the application was accepted (although many ABH will advise you before you file an application if they think that you don't meet the criteria). If a few hundred euros are such a big deal to you, perhaps your income is also a reason that your application was refused.

The rules for §18b seem to be unambiguous; it is more likely that cg-eth has a different permit at the moment.

cg-eth, what permit(s) have you had since you completed your masters degree?

After finishing my maters, i was employed by uni kassel as research assistant which is for my phd. So my work permit was restricted to uni kassel. But after working for 3 years, my work permit is changed into "beschaftigung gestatet".

Yes, but what permits have you had since you graduated (only §18 for work)? I've known PhD students with §16, §18, and §20 and some of them have even had to change the category due to changes in funding. If you are working at the university as a wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin, do you have a full-time or part-time position and for how long is your contract still valid?

Yes i am working as WM and my contract endes in September 2013. I am working 20 hrs a week. So kind of part-time. Now i have a BE work permit but before it was like you said 18 Abs.4

Yes Arianne... Thanks for also posting the links here...
You do have a point. I guess i had a full time contract as a wiss. mitarbeiter. Secondly i was also employed full time in a company
before my phD for a significant period of time.
@eth:
May be your 20 hour contract does not count as a valid Work permit. That could be a strong reason.
But i dont want to speculate too much as your guess there is as good as mine.

I think your application for an NE was refused since you are only working part-time and your salary is very low for a university graduate. Furthermore, reading your previous posts I have the feeling that your ABH was not even sure that you are earning enough to qualify for a regular permit (it would depend on how much your husband earns and whether or not you have children).

Although I wouldn't recommend it, you can insist on filing an application for an NE and receiving a written refusal (you'll be required to pay half the fee NE if your application is refused). Your other option is to wait until you have a better job.

Hey Guys,
I am back again and first I really would like to thank all of you for the unreserved support. Here is an update:
I went to the AB again and met another officer. he took all the documents and considered them. And he said that everything is fullfilled. I signed a form which contains information for the ID card and on that it is stated that Niederlassungserlaubnis type of residence permit. He told me to wait for two-three weeks to receive the pin letter. So here are my question:
1. Does it mean I will get my NE or is it going to be apporoved by another officer? Is there any chance of rejection after this procedure?
2. My husband will also apply. Can he be eligible to get NE if I got the NE? He was in family reunion visa for the last 4 years and 10 months. 
Thank you again!
CG

Hey KenpateI22,
What is the status of your application? did you already paid the application fee?

Can anyone help me please?

Hello,

My application is on hold because my work contract end Dec 2012.They told me that i have to give them further conract and i dont have any project further. So i am looking new job. I have worked more then three year. anyone else get PR with limited contract ?

BR,
kenpatel22

@ kenpatel22

In which field are you looking for a job?

According to which law did u apply foe NE? Try to use 18b

I got my NE last week according to the 18b law. I am so happy and thank you guys for the help. I will pay it forward. But i have one question. If i want to change To another coty, do i have to apply for NE again?

Which city did you apply from ?

@cg-eth

congrats!!
NE is not bound to the city you live. Once granted, it is valid to whereever you move in Germany and you dont have to reapply again.