r/germany • u/After_Concert_9807 • 5h ago

Family Reunification Visa: Sponsor has a fixed-term contract but 4-year §18b Permit. Issue?

Hello everyone,

I am applying for a family reunification visa (Ehegattennachzug) at the German Embassy in Rabat on November 2026, to join my wife.

Our Situation:

  • Sponsor Status: She holds a §18b AufenthG (Skilled Worker) permit valid for 4 years.
  • Job History: She recently changed jobs legally. The Ausländerbehörde and Agentur für Arbeit fully approved it, and her green sheet (Zusatzblatt) is updated with her current employer.
  • Current Contract: It is a fixed-term contract ending in September 2027 (10 months remaining at my application date).

all documents are available

My Question is , Will the Ausländerbehörde hesitate because her contract has only 10 months left, or does her 4-year residence permit take priority?

Thanks for any insights or personal experiences!

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