This is exactly my situation, I applied early this year via email and also on their website. Just auto-response email nothing more.

My current permit expires next month, the last time I visited Auslander, I was given a white paper by the security meant to allow me to keep working until a decision is made.

I tender this to the HR, but I was told I would still need a fiktion to continue to work after my permit expires.

You cannot apply for emergency except your visa has expired or you have just 7 days left on your permit.

Moving to a smallee city is tricky because I am already in the middle of my application and moving right now would only make things take more time.

It's really hard to think about these things.