expat spouse

Member since 27 April 2021

fullvogaMember27 April 2021 19:31:35

Hello ,
I am an Indian national living in USA on dependent visa. My husband got an opportunity from his company to move to Germany. My husband has all the documents in place but my education documents from India are misplaced. I have all other documents like marriage certificate and passports , etc. So my question is if we want to go through this process, do we need my education documents.

Thank you
Naz

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany/Singapore Expert27 April 2021 22:03:54

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Well, I don't think your education makes a difference to the Family Reunion Visa that you need to follow your husband to Germany. But if you want to work there, you of course need proof of what you learned.

TominStuttgart Germany Expert

Member since 19 March 2012

TominStuttgartGermany Expert28 April 2021 07:23:16

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beppi wrote:
Well, I don't think your education makes a difference to the Family Reunion Visa that you need to follow your husband to Germany. But if you want to work there, you of course need proof of what you learned.

I agree with Beppi. No reason that one's immigration would be blocked since there is no requirement to have a degree in this case.

But having a educational title has a meaning in Germany and using one without having the credentials can be punished. And for some professions, like being a physician, there are licensing requirements that will require proof of a degree. And of course potential employers are likely going to want to check as well. If you have really misplaced your diplomas then you should contact the issuing places to get official replacements, something that might take some time. But again, this should not be a obstacle to immigration.