I lost my job in mid-June during probation, I have a BE. Unfortunately my VISA is ending on 30th Sept, I am trying hard to find a job, not successful yet. It is not an optimum for job hunt because of summer holidays. will I get an extension atleast for a brief period for jobhunt? Please give me some strategies. How is Munich Ausländersamt in these matters?

I have claim over ArbeitlosGeld 1 until Feb 2011 as a means of subsistence

Normally you should get an extension until the end of your Arbeitslosengeld. After that, i would recommend that you take ANY job while you find something in your area of expertise.

Regards,
-a

@aalvarez : Any specific reason on why you suggest to take any job.

I was wondering on how many times can anyone reject a job offer from Arbeitsamt when unemployed.

The reason is, if you don't have NE, you run out of Arbeitslosengeld and you don't have a job, your residence permit will not be renewed (unless, of course, you have enough funds to support yourself without receiving state help).

Regards,
-a

@aalvarez : Makes Sense.

Any info on how many times one can anyone reject a job offer from Arbeitsamt when unemployed.

@ISSUES

I think only germans and NE holders have the opportunity to reject job offers. All others risk their visas being cancelled if they reject any offers. I also think they dont take an interest in finding a job for you and you have to do it on your own as they dont have anything to loose. They may just say your visa wont be extended.

@raj : Thanks for the Information. One additional advantage to have German citizenship , i.e option to reject not suitable jobs.

I heard that in Arbeitsamt there are two types of persons who take care of looking for Jobs ,

1. Akadamiker and
2. a Normal one

and i am not sure on how one ends up with a normal one, but Is it a fact that the normal one can offer any kinds of Jobs, i.e even cleaning streets etc..

Thanks for your responses. Today they extended my aufenthalttitel till mid-Feb 2010(I have ALG-1 till then)