Whether you’ve just received a job offer after finishing your studies, moved to Germany with an Opportunity Card and secured employment, or are already working and need to extend your residence permit, apply for a permit for your family, or change your employer — the process can feel confusing. Many international professionals share this experience.
In this post, we’ll explain:
1. Who commonly applies for a residence permit or Blue Card in Berlin
2. How we can support you — by preparing your application together with you and your employer, and coordinating its submission through the Business Immigration Service (BIS).
Disclaimer: This article is based on our practical experience supporting clients and their employers with BIS applications. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Who Commonly Applies for a Residence Permit or Blue Card in Berlin
You may need to apply for, change, or extend your residence permit if you are:
A graduate on a job-seeker visa who has now found employment
An Opportunity Card holder who has secured a job and must convert your visa to a work permit or Blue Card
A professional who has relocated to Germany, either:
- Entering Germany with a visa and applying for your first residence permit, or
- Entering Germany without a visa (for visa-free nationalities) and applying for your first residence permit
An existing permit holder who needs:
- A permit extension
- A residence permit for family members
- A change of employer notification for Blue Card or residence permit holders
If you belong to any of these categories, My Relocator can help you by preparing your application together with you and your employer, and coordinating its submission through the Business Immigration Service (BIS).
How we support you
We work with you and your employer to prepare the application and coordinate its submission through the Business Immigration Service (BIS).
If you decide to work with us, here’s exactly what we make clear to every professional and employer we support — to ensure full transparency and compliance with German law:
We are not a law firm: We act strictly as an administrative support provider, not a law firm.
We don’t give legal advice or legal representation: For legal questions, we recommend consulting a qualified immigration lawyer.
We are not affiliated with any government authority: We are not endorsed by the German Federal Foreign Office or the Berlin Immigration Office.
We cannot guarantee outcomes or processing timelines: Only the immigration authorities can decide on your application, and we can’t guarantee how long it will take to receive a response.
We help you submit your documents accurately: Our role is to help you prepare and submit your documents in line with the BIS process, minimizing errors that could lead to unnecessary delays.
Avoid Falling Into Scams
Unfortunately, we hear many stories of people being misled. Here’s what you should watch out for:
❌ Avoid anyone offering faster appointments for a fee — official appointments are managed only by the immigration office.
❌ Don’t trust anyone who guarantees approvals — only the immigration authorities can decide.
Make Your Berlin Residence Application Less Stressful
Research thoroughly and make informed decisions when applying for your residence permit.
If you’d like support with your application, we can help.
📧 Email us at hello@myrelocator.de
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