Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) for US Citizens (2026)
Come to Germany to look for work with no job offer. Who qualifies, the 6-point system, proof of funds, how US citizens apply — plus the US tax tail.
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Long-term residency, citizenship, and immigration pathways.
Come to Germany to look for work with no job offer. Who qualifies, the 6-point system, proof of funds, how US citizens apply — plus the US tax tail.
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