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B1 for PR

Why permanent residence asks for B1, which exam to take, and how long it really takes.

11 min readAnyone working towards a Niederlassungserlaubnis.

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Why B1 is the threshold

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telc B1 or the DTZ

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How long it takes from A2

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What the exam looks like

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If you do not pass first time

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This is an explanation, not legal advice. For a binding answer, speak to the Ausländerbehörde or an immigration lawyer. If something here is out of date, tell us.

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