[Urgent] Convert ICT Karte to Blue Card

abhishekanandb2 · 2021-06-29T09:24:40+02:00

Explore options for converting your ICT Karte to a Blue Card in Germany while handling employer challenges and residency concerns. Get practical advice here.

abhishekanandb2 New member

Member since 30 May 2021

abhishekanandb2New member29 June 2021 07:24:40

I am currently working in Germany on deputation for an Indian firm on an ICT Karte which is valid till December 2021.

I have been offered an unlimited employment contract by a German firm with Date of joining 01 Oct 2021 which makes me eligible for Blue card. Auslanderbehorde (immigration office) has confirmed that an appointment for applying blue Card can be booked only in mid August due to pandemic.

I resigned from my current company in order to serve notice period of 03 months before joining new company. Post resignation, my current employee is asking(forcing) me to return back to India on 20th July to complete my remaining notice period in India.

I have following queries:

Once I return to India , I will not be able to attend the appointment in mid August for my Blue card.

Also will my RP card(that I am currently holding with my ICT) be valid once my employer sends me back to India on 20 th July.Can I use it to return back to Germany and attend my blue card appointment??

What are the options I have in order to guarantee/confirm my permanent job with my new employer in Germany??

TominStuttgart Germany Expert

Member since 19 March 2012

TominStuttgartGermany Expert29 June 2021 09:10:55

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This exact post was put here on the forum a month ago. Doesn't seem likely one will get other responses for the same question.

And such questions should be answered directly by the immigration officials; so why not simply ask them rather than looking for other's opinion about what they might say! Immigration is happy to have highly qualified workers come and make sure they do the paperwork correctly. It's not like it is an adversarial situation. Just ask them.

Vishal Kumar33 New member

Member since 28 May 2021

Vishal Kumar33New member29 June 2021 09:39:08

As Tom mentioned, you have to explain your situation to the Ausl盲ndersamt like you did here. They surely will help you. Dont leave before you have a confirmation to coming back from them.

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany/Singapore Expert29 June 2021 11:16:44

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I don't think your current ICT visa will still be valid after your employment ends and you left the country. Better get another (visit) visa to attend the blue card interview.