Hello all,

Hope everyone is in good spirits!!

I have been working in Frankfurt for a German consulting firm since January 2012. Since I got my work permit in Jan 2012, when there was still no Blue card, I have the older version of the work permit which is linked to my current employer. The validity of the work permit is from Jan 2012 till Jan 2015.

This is what it says on the Zusatzblatt:

"Beschäftigung als xxxxxxx bei Firma xxxxxx UG(haftungsbeschränkt),xxxxxx in xxxxx Frankfurt am Main gestattet. Regionale Beschränkung:im Bundesgebiet (Par. 27 Nr. 1 BeschV.)"

For the last 2.5 years, I have paid all the taxes/health insurance/Rentenversicherung etc  like every other employee of every other German firm. Current salary ~ 56K / year.

Recently I received another job offer in the same field, albeit a better role and higher pay and hence I would like to accept this.
 

My questions:
1. Does the new employer need to go through any process with the ABH or the Arbeitsamt in order to hire me?
2. Do I need to apply for an entirely new work permit from India / Germany or can this current work permit be updated with the new employer?
3. What other documents do I need ,apart from my passport/new job contract/residence permit to go to ABH for this?
4. What happens if there is  gap of a few days between my last day at my current job, and the first day at my new job? I technically will be unemployed for that period. Do I become illegal?

Additional Information: I am from India, and hold a Bachelors in Engg and an MBA.

I have tried getting these questions answered from ZAV, who directed me to ABH who, never bothered to respond to my repeated emails and phone calls. I couldnt find a similar thread here either, but then I might have overlooked too.
Kindly advise me on these queries or direct me to a more relevant thread/forum/agency.

Thank you very much for your patience and your answers!!
Best Regards

Hi ... Thanks for your answer.. As soon as things are finalized.. I ll post an update here.
Thanks again

Hi Kramer,

Did it work out for you ? I am also kind of in a similar situation, Do reply here

Thanks,