Hello everybody,

First of all, thaks very much for the valuable info provided in this website.

I am brazilian, 24, single, have been working in Germany as a Civil Engineer since April 2013 (unlimited contract 42k per year), attempted german language integration course till level B1 and am an Aufenthaltserlaubnis holder.
I would like to have a Niederlassungserlaubnis (NE), nevertheless Landratsamt instructed me that I can apply for it only if I have a Blue Card. Hence, I applied for a Blue Card. It might be ready by the end of this month. Afterwards I will apply for the NE.
Meantime I am planning to attempt a Master Programme in a German University starting October this year. The questions are:
- Can I use the NE for study purposes?
- Is there any problem if I quit my job after a short period that I receive my NE?

Thank you in advance,
Raul

Hello Raul,

NE is a quite prestigious residence title, with this you can undertake any type of employment or studentship or both at the same time, doesn't matter. Quitting your job for searching for another or simply being unemployed is also no problem. As long as you don't pursue criminal activities or leave Germany for more than 6 months, validity is not under question.

Best,