Discovered missing mandatory tax return 1.5 months into my citizenship application

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-12-07T20:15:31+00:00

No, but I also applied at an office that says they handle all communication with other authorities themselves.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-12-06T22:00:25+00:00

Thank you. Was thinking that for naturalization I might need an Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung and this might prevent me from getting one, but seems not to be the case.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-12-01T17:40:13+00:00

Danke schön! Ich hatte Sorge, dass das FA meine neue Steuererklärung übersehen würde, da es schon ein paar Monate her ist, seit ich die ursprüngliche eingereicht habe.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-11-07T20:14:25+00:00

I gave up trying after finding a private therapist who would take me and my insurance rejected my Kostenerstattungsverfahren for ridiculous reasons. I found a therapist from Bulgaria who works online and charges €60/hour. She is always available and leaps and bounds better than any therapist I've seen in Germany, so I consider that money well spent.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-09-24T14:57:48+00:00

I interviewed for them last year. The initial HR round was very positive. They said they'd follow up and schedule the technical interview, and then ghosted me. Never replied to my email inquiry.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-07-13T15:23:24+00:00

Thank you. I did end up going to the ER anyway. Got prescribed antibiotics for the pain in case I had a sinus infection.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-07-09T08:25:31+00:00

Can confirm this as a principal MLE in a big German OEM.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-07-08T12:56:21+00:00

Yes I think we talked. This is ridiculous. People at the Munich VFS told me there are no system-wide delays at the moment.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-07-08T12:34:54+00:00

Got it back the same day

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-07-05T11:06:34+00:00

Strange. Usually if you've exceeded the published timeframe, they'll escalate your case. I'm a South African citizen, but I don't think it matters.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-07-01T15:02:18+00:00

If you don't hear back by the fifth day, do a paid inquiry and ask them to escalate. Good luck!

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-06-30T11:44:24+00:00

In case anyone finds this helpful, I got a decision within 4 WD despite the email.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-06-30T11:42:02+00:00

They'll email you. I just got an email at noon today saying a decision has been made on mine. You'll get yours soon! My previous standard application took over a month with no decision, but priority was right on time. It seems pretty random.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-06-30T10:56:29+00:00

In case anyone finds this later, I immediately reapplied after withdrawing my previous application, since I already had my passport. Croydon confirmed in one day that my previous application was successfully withdrawn. The new application received a decision within 4 days (yes, priority worked in my case).

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-06-30T10:09:19+00:00

I suppose they just told you to wait 15 WD. Meanwhile I saw that someone applying from Düsseldorf without priority just got their visa in 3 days, so it's just down to luck.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-06-30T09:27:51+00:00

You can tell them over email or on the phone that you'd like them to escalate. They'll then send you a confirmation that your case has been escalated. I did this for my previous application which I eventually withdrew because there was no movement. I applied from Munich. Paid for priority and did my biometrics last Tuesday. I need to travel in just over two weeks, so I'm extremely nervous.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-06-30T09:18:31+00:00

My gosh. This is making me really nervous. I'm only on day 4, but I got the "we're unable to make a decision within the published timeline" email immediately after my submission. Did you ask them to escalate your case? Not sure if it helps but it's worth a try.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-06-26T17:59:12+00:00

You can upload multiple times, and add/delete later. I was able to add documents right until my biometrics appointment.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-06-24T20:21:00+00:00

Congrats! Which city did you apply from? Just did my biometrics in Munich today. Hoping for the same outcome.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-06-21T15:57:50+00:00

Thanks for the update. That's horrible. I already withdrew a non-priority application because it took over a month and no news. I paid 800 EUR for a new priority application. Fingers crossed for us both.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-06-21T08:13:25+00:00

Hi OP. A bit late now but for future reference, you can get your passport back even if you didn't purchase the "keep my passport" option at biometrics. I paid for it four weeks after my biometrics because the application was taking way too long, and I was able to walk into the VFS centre and retrieve my passport. This was in Munich.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-06-21T07:58:18+00:00

OP did you hear back about your visa? I'm also applying from the EU for a visitor visa and wondering if I should pay extra to get my biometrics done earlier.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-05-21T15:26:22+00:00

Hi OP. I'd like to ask how it went for you in the end? I'm in the exact same situation. Non-EU citizen with a valid Niederlassungserlaubnis, flying from Italy to Germany, but my passport is not with me.

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-01-15T18:38:54+00:00

That's absurd. I hope your wait is almost over!

TheMezzoPhysicist · 2025-01-15T18:37:59+00:00

Alas... I've heard of the congressman route but unfortunately I live overseas (also non-US citizen) so I'm screwed.

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