Administrative Court of Munich, Judgment of June 10, 2020, Case No.: M 9 K 19.5206
When entering Germany for the purpose of employment, a residence permit can be granted specifically for this purpose. However, it may be subject to conditions that specify where, how much, and exactly what type of work is to be done. Failure to comply with these conditions can quickly lead to the expiration of the residence permit.
In the present case, a plaintiff received a residence permit for employment as a horticultural assistant with the company G. GmbH. After the end of this employment relationship, he started a new job and applied for a new residence permit. Following the termination of the previous employment, he was instructed to leave the country. The Administrative Court confirmed this decision, as the residence permit was tied to the initial employment relationship, and he had no entitlement to a new residence permit.
Introduction: Residence Permit for Employment in Germany
Individuals entering Germany for the purpose of employment can obtain a residence permit for this purpose. Such permits can be subject to specific conditions that regulate the location, extent, and type of work. Violation of these conditions can lead to the expiration of the permit and a request for departure from the country.
Background of the Case: Residence Permit as a Horticultural Assistant
The plaintiff, a Kosovo national, received a residence permit for employment as a horticultural assistant at the company G. GmbH. After the employment ended, the plaintiff sought a new job and applied for a corresponding residence permit. Since the original permit was tied to the employment with G. GmbH, he was instructed to leave the country, a decision confirmed by the Administrative Court.
Facts of the Case:
The plaintiff challenged the deportation order and the entry and residence ban in case of deportation. He also requested the issuance or extension of a residence permit for employment as a construction worker/rebar worker with a new company.
Issuance of the Original Residence Permit
The plaintiff was granted a visa for employment with G. GmbH and entered Germany on November 15, 2018. The residence permit was valid until January 23, 2020, and was tied to the employment as a horticultural assistant with G. GmbH. The permit automatically expired 14 days after the end of this employment.
Change of Employment and New Application
In September 2019, the plaintiff changed his residence and applied for a new residence permit for a job with F-N. GmbH. He submitted the employment contract and approval from the Federal Employment Agency. However, the district office rejected the application and instructed the plaintiff to leave the country, as the original permit had already expired.
Legal Dispute and Plaintiff’s Argumentation
The plaintiff argued that his employment with G. GmbH was not formally terminated and that the conditions of the original permit were unlawful. He also claimed that undergoing a new visa procedure was unreasonable, as it had taken two years previously.
Counterarguments by the Immigration Authorities
The immigration authorities pointed out that the residence permit had expired due to the resolutory condition and that the plaintiff was therefore required to leave. The authorities argued that the permit was rightly tied to the employment with G. GmbH and that the conditions were legally compliant.
Judgment of the Administrative Court of Munich
The Administrative Court of Munich ruled that the lawsuit was unfounded. The deportation order and the entry and residence ban were lawful, as the plaintiff’s residence permit expired on April 30, 2019. The application for a new residence permit was only filed in September 2019, when the plaintiff was already obligated to leave the country.
Justification of the Resolutory Condition
The court found that the linkage of the residence permit to the employment with G. GmbH was lawful. The resolutory condition was sufficiently defined and ensured that the plaintiff did not fall into illegality without warning. The employment relationship ended on April 16, 2019, which triggered the resolutory condition.
Refusal of the New Residence Permit and Visa Procedure Requirements
The plaintiff could not claim entitlement to a new residence permit as the application was submitted late and he did not meet the general requirements. Conducting a new visa procedure was deemed reasonable, as there were no special circumstances justifying an exception.
Conclusion: Legality of Deportation and Conditions for Residence Permits
The judgment emphasizes the strict linkage of the residence permit to the originally approved employment and the necessity to timely apply for a new residence permit in case of a job change. The court confirmed the legality of the deportation order and the entry ban, as the plaintiff did not fulfill the resolutory condition of his residence permit.
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