Information about the procedure at the Federal Employment Agency
VISA & Immigration Service
No limits! Visas, residence permits, and work permits – we have extensive knowledge and the necessary contacts. PROGEDO specialists will find the best and most cost-effective solution for you.
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We provide practical and logistical support to ensure the smooth and successful application process. If advice is needed, we refer you to independent specialist lawyers. PROGEDO does not provide legal services within the meaning of Section 2 (1) of the German Research and Development Act (RDG).
Information about the procedure at the Federal Employment Agency
Scope:
- General information on current options for accelerating procedures
- Reference to the necessary documents
- Checking the documents to ensure that the requested information is complete
- Support in drafting the application by referring you to an independent specialist lawyer (for an additional fee)
- General information about the necessary steps to apply for approval from the Federal Employment Agency
- Sending of consent to visa application
Registration with the registration authority
Scope:
- Support in completing the application form in case of language barriers
- Support with registration of residence at the residents’ registration office
Information on the procedure for applying for a residence permit
Scope:
- Support in completing application forms in case of language barriers
- General information on the necessary documents
- Accompanying the applicant to the relevant immigration office to collect the residence permit
- Information on the electronic residence permit (eAT)
- Advance payment of fees (will be charged separately)
Collection of the electronic residence permit (eAT)
Scope:
- Arrange an appointment with the immigration office
- Collection of the day-valid power of attorney from the immigration office
- Collect the passport from the employee and obtain the signature for the power of attorney
- Accompaniment during the appointment at the responsible office
- Advance payment of fees (will be passed on)
- Handing over the passport and residence card
Orientation package
On the road with the PROGEDO insiders:
See the best residential areas, schools and kindergartens, public transport, shopping, and doctors – PROGEDO provides comprehensive information based on insider knowledge and tailored to the customer's individual needs. A tour shows the customer the must-sees.
For HR managers:
Use this service to help your preferred candidates decide on a location during the application phase.
Each tour is organized individually after a discussion with the PROGEDO Consultant.
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Look-and-see trip including detailed briefing
Scope:
- Preliminary briefing by phone / email to jointly determine the program
- Pick up at the desired meeting point
- Orientation tour with introduction to interesting residential areas, schools, etc., possibly viewing of one or two model properties
Information on the following points:
Scope:
- Location orientation company location / residential area / airport / train
- Living conditions and cost of living
- Local real estate market
- Furnished / unfurnished accommodation
- Transport connections
- Children (kindergarten, school, leisure, etc.)
- Recreational value
- National and international transport connections
- Comprehensive information package with city map, information on leisure activities, transport connections, schools, kindergartens, etc.
- Answering individual questions
Property search
For the people we serve, nothing is more important than finding a suitable home. Since 1995, we've successfully assisted with this task over 20,000 times. Trust the professionals at PROGEDO.
We support the search for rental and purchase properties. Here is a useful Construction financing calculator to prepare a purchase plan.
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Property search
Scope:
- Development of an individual living profile (advice and recommendations from the personal PROGEDO Consultant)
- PROGEDO search across the entire real estate market and using our own contacts
- Unlimited pre-selection and presentation of suitable properties
- Viewing of the selected properties
- Debriefing / recommendation by PROGEDO employee
- Informing the landlord / agent about the decision
Accompanying rental contract negotiations
Scope:
- For standard rental agreements: Translation of the relevant rental agreement details
- Support in renegotiating with the landlord in case of language barriers
- Summary of relevant rental agreement information
- If necessary, review by an independent lawyer (for a fee)
Coordinate deposit payment
Scope:
- Negotiation of the amount of the deposit and the type of provision
- Organisation of the necessary measures regarding payments or guarantees
- If necessary, PROGEDO will advance the deposit (charged separately)
Joint house / apartment handover
Scope:
- Accompaniment and documentation of the apartment handover (photo documentation of possible defects)
We will be happy to provide you with an offer to support you in purchasing a property after an individual consultation. Here is a helpful Construction financing calculator.
Moving service
On to new shores
With the right partners, your move will go smoothly. PROGEDO helps you select the right shipping company and coordinates the move – effectively and cost-effectively.
Settling-In
Administrative procedures and formalities are necessary after a move, but they can be tedious and time-consuming. PROGEDO makes this quick and easy. This not only saves you stress, but also saves you money and prevents mistakes.
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Registration with the registration authority
Scope:
- Support in completing the application form in case of language barriers
- Support with registration of residence at the residents’ registration office
Opening a bank account, applying for credit cards
Scope:
- Support in completing the application form in case of language barriers
- Support in obtaining the necessary documents
- Joint visit to the selected credit institution
Support in selecting insurance
Scope:
- Organizing an appointment with an independent insurance broker
- Preparation for the appointment
- Accompanying the conversation with the agency
Applying for health insurance
Scope:
- Providing information on statutory and private health insurance
- Contacting health insurance companies
- Support in completing application forms in case of language barriers
- Tracking the application process
Support in selecting a telephone/internet provider
Scope:
- Information about the currently interesting providers
- Telephone support / advice on equipment selection
- Filling out the forms / submitting the application
- Coordinating appointments with the telephone provider
- Coordination of execution
Registration with the utility companies
Scope:
- Registration of electricity, gas, water, cable, GEZ, etc.
Parent support
The future belongs to children
Finding a school or kindergarten or applying for child benefit – these are crucial components for parents to ensure a smooth start in their new home. And PROGEDO provides expert and empathetic support.
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School / kindergarten search and registration
Scope:
- Detailed information about the local situation
- Joint development of the search profile
- Pre-selection of suitable facilities
- Obtaining information / advice on preferred institutions
- Joint tour of the favorites
- Filling out the forms
Apply for child benefit
Scope:
- Reference to the necessary documents
- Support in completing the application form in case of language barriers
- Submitting applications
- Post-processing in case of ambiguities
Goodbye package
Travelers should not be stopped.
Organizing the move, completing the formalities, returning the apartment to the landlord – less stress with PROGEDO, for everyone involved.
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Support in writing the letter of termination in the event of language barriers
Scope:
- Handover of sample termination letter
- Transmission to the landlord (with proof of receipt)
- Checking the receipt of a confirmation
Joint house/apartment return
Scope:
- Accompaniment and documentation of the property return
Coordinate repayment of the rental security deposit
Scope:
- Determination of the proper return of the property
- Request to the landlord to repay the deposit with a deadline
- Verification of payment receipt
Deregistration from utility companies, broadcasting fees
Scope:
- Compilation of the provided contracts for electricity, gas, water, broadcasting fees
- Support in completing the deregistration forms in case of language barriers
- Transmission to the respective supplier (with proof of receipt)
- Checking the receipt of a confirmation
Other deregistrations, terminations (mobile phone contracts, clubs, insurance, memberships)
Scope:
- Compilation of the contracts provided
- Support in filling out termination letters in case of language barriers
- Transmission to the contractual partners (with proof of receipt)
- Checking the receipt of a confirmation
Deregistration with the official registration authorities
Scope:
- Support in completing the deregistration form in case of language barriers
- Accompanied by the authorities or by PROGEDO alone with power of attorney
- Handing over the deregistration confirmation
Closing a bank account
Scope:
- Support in filling out the required forms in case of language barriers
- Information about the time of closure and use of the remaining balance
- Transmission to the bank (with proof of receipt)
- Checking the receipt of a confirmation
Setting up a forwarding request
Scope:
- Obtain application documents
- Fill out the application and obtain the employee's signature
- Transmission to the post office