Reason for Education: High Professional

Being a highly qualified person, I want to live in Germany. I hope I will be accepted.

You welcome? Not really. Germany will only virtually roll out its red carpet for you! You have even the chance to immediately obtain a settlement permit (§19 AufenthG). This is new under German law. Of course, there must be grounds to assume that will not be relying on welfare.
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Who is actually highly qualified? I’m computer chip developer. Does that count as an example?

Generally, the following people shall be considered as highly qualified:

• scientists with special technical knowledge,
• teaching personnel in prominent positions or scientific personnel in prominent positions, or
• specialists and executive personnel with special professional experience who receive a salary corresponding to at least twice the contribution assessment limit for the statutory health insurance scheme. This ceiling changes annually.
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Oh goody! I want a settlement permit from the beginning. How do I get it?

First of all, meet all the general prerequisites. Then comply with the following:

1. The Federal Labor Agency must agree to grant a settlement permit.
2. It must seem clear that you will integrate into the German way of life and that making a living is assured without welfare (Arbeitslosengeld II, Sozialgeld).
3. In few cases, also the agreement of the regional authority might be necessary.
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And what after meeting all above requirements?

You cannot demand it, but you can generally expect immediate permanent residency.
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