Drawing short-time work allowance
Drawing short-time work allowance has no effect on the validity of a residence title. A person’s livelihood is considered secure as a matter of principle if it can be financed without recourse to public funds. Having said that, drawing benefits based on contributions does not constitute recourse to public funds (section 2 subsection (3), second sentence, No. 6 of the Residence Act). A person’s livelihood is therefore considered to be secured even if they are receiving short-time work allowance.
Drawing short-time work allowance also does not have a negative effect on residence titles such as the Blue Card, for which a salary threshold exists, if the salary falls below the respective salary threshold as a result.
Please always contact the competent immigration authority if you are affected by short-time work
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