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Under the right of residence for the purpose of pursuing opportunities pursuant to Section 104c of the Residence Act (AufenthG), individuals in Germany have 18 months to meet the requirements for a subsequent residence permit pursuant to Section 25a or Section 25b of the Residence Act (AufenthG). For the latter in particular, oral German language proficiency at a minimum of A2 level (CEFR) is required.
A new initiative aims to facilitate and support this process: The language proficiency assessment offered by the State Association of Adult Education Centers in Saxony-Anhalt (Landesverband der Volkshochschulen Sachsen-Anhalt e. V.), funded by the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Health, and Equality, provides holders of the right of residence for opportunities with the opportunity to have their oral language proficiency professionally tested and certified up to the B1.2 level. This service can be utilized if language proficiency cannot be demonstrated by other means, such as through the completion of German vocational training.
The project is running on a trial basis from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Interested individuals can fill out a registration form and submit copies of their residence permit pursuant to Section 104c of the Residence Act (AufenthG) as well as their identification document to the State Association of Adult Education Centers in Saxony-Anhalt e. V. After your documents have been reviewed, you will receive an invitation to take the test.
Our regional advisors are also available to answer any questions you may have regarding language proficiency assessment. Background information on the right of residence for opportunities can be found in our information center.