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Need strategic residency or work-permit advice

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Expat0tony

3/11/2010 19:06 EST

Hello all, I'm trying to quickly discover the best strategy to get into Netherlands, Germany, etc. as I understand a US citizen now only needs a one-way airline ticket IF they apply for residency or find a job {in Germany}within 90 days. But that raises more questions: What if one doesn't find a job within that 90 days or somehow fails to obtain residency (didn't have the required bank account sum, nor the required medical insurance, etc.) - Can someone simply leave Germany then go to a different EU country then come back to Germany and try again? Or, if I fly into Germany with a [round-trip, as to not officially 'date-stamp' my Germany entrance date] can I visit a different country (like Portugal) - then - come to Germany a bit later and re-start the process? Do you only get one shot at residency in most/all EU Countries? Can someone please offer any recent advice or comments? Thank you!

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Frenchie94

4/6/2010 13:06 EST

I don't really know about work and stay regulations for US citizens. You have to apply for a Shengen visa and this visa is valid for all EU countries. There are no border controls between the EU countries. So you cannot leave and reenter a country.

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Expat0tony

4/9/2010 17:21 EST

Do you know how easy or difficult it currently is to obtain a work permit (which suffices as residency). What are the current legal 'strategies' where people of all nations are coming to PT (or entering any of the EU) and being able to stay and work after 90 days? So far I learned that it is only easy if one has a Masters Degree or a ton of money. What about simple jobs (until I find a job in my rare technical field)?
I think I just found a temporary sponsor in Switzerland but is no guarantee of a work-permit, so I really need other ideas/options in case I have to keep trying to stay in Europe.
I would really appreciate any kind responses. Thank you!

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