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Card Reader

A card reader is a device that reads information from a card.

Case Number

A Vorgangsnummer (case number) is a special number for your application or case with an authority.

About Us

The digital platform of the Willkommenszentrum supports people in settling into Berlin and provides guidance.

Lawsuit

A Klage (lawsuit) is a written application to a court. With it, you bring a dispute before a court.

Notice Period

The time between giving notice and the end of a contract.

Authorization

Authorization means that a person is allowed to do something.

Sample statement from the Central Office for Foreign Education

A statement from the Central Office for Foreign Education shows how your qualification from abroad is evaluated in Germany.

Skilled and Unskilled Jobs

Skilled and unskilled jobs are different depending on whether you need vocational training or a university degree for the job.

Transliteration

Transliteration means that a word from another writing system is written using Latin letters.

Custody

Sorgerecht (custody) means that you are allowed to make important decisions for your child.

School Registration Form

The form used to register your child at the responsible primary school is called the school registration form.

BAföG (Federal Training Assistance Act)

BAföG is financial support for students, school pupils, and apprentices.

Reference Occupation

A Referenzberuf (reference occupation) is a specific professional qualification in Germany that your foreign qualification is compared with.

Internship

In an internship, you work in a company or institution for a short period of time.

Apprenticeship

Do you want to do an apprenticeship in Berlin or have you already started? Then these topics are of interest to you:

Health Insurance

Health insurance is mandatory insurance for your health. It covers, for example, doctor’s visits or treatment in a hospital. Find information here about the first steps in the healthcare system.

Residence Status

Your residence status marks the start of your journey in Berlin. Here you can find information about residence permits and legal pathways.

Anti-Discrimination

Have you experienced discrimination or are you afraid of it? Find information here about your rights, important laws, and support services.

Discrimination in daycare and school

Are you or your child experiencing discrimination in school or daycare? Here you can find information about your rights and available support services.

Discrimination in the housing market

Can't get housing because of your name or appearance? Find out here which laws protect you and what you can do.

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