Stage 2 · Lesson 2 of 6
Official sources, dated
Visa rules change every year: rise, occupation lists are revised, fees go up and new routes open or close. So build your understanding only from official sources: the immigration authority, the labour ministry and the government's portal for skilled workers.
For each rule you rely on, write down the link and the date you read it, and check it again the week you apply. Embassy and visa centre pages in your home country add local steps such as appointments and document lists. Use forums, YouTube and agents only to find questions to ask, never as the answer.
Common trapacting on a WhatsApp forward or a video from two years ago describing a threshold, fee or rule that no longer exists.
A question to check yourself, an AI practice session and 2 cheat sheet entries come when you add the roadmap to your account. Add it
Resources for this stage
Start with
- GuideFreeMake it in Germany
Federal Government of Germany
The official guide to the Opportunity Card, the Blue Card and other German routes
Practise
Keep handy
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How the Opportunity Card works in practice for developers
EU-wide job mobility portal, for routes outside Germany
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