Which category does the Ausbildung visa fall under?

Every embassy handles this differently - so you better call the embassy and ask!

But it is a sad fact that German embassies are often overworked and understaffed and a lot of opportunities are lost due to this.

Like Beppi mentioned, always best to confirm with the embassy/consulate. But neither of the 2 choices you have linked to seem appropriate. There is another on the list that seems more likely:

https://service2.diplo.de/rktermin/exte … oryId=1717

The purpose of a Ausbildung is training, it is not a job per se. There can be a work component as part of the training but this is not like getting a seperate job and no work visa is involved. During a Ausbildung one is not allowed to work outside of the program. One also needs a B1 or B2 level of German for any Ausbildung. And yes, the waiting times listed show over a year. And I don't know how this is practically possible for one to get accepted and then have to wait so long to even apply for the visa.

Here is a link to the immigration laws that seem to apply for such a situation.

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/engl … html#p0371

@artisticaleuphoria Bro any information about the category? I'm also confused.