I’ve just received a message from a reader: Hi Mathew Michael, thanks a lot for the blog, a lot of interesting stuff.  I’m from Quebec, my girlfriend is German and we go to Auslanderamt next week as we want to get a temporary resident permit until...

Not related to Berlin, although I’m sure a lot of Berliners are laughing about it…

I’ve added a Google search field to the sidebar. Search for relevant items I discuss via this field to get more detailed information from Google!

Time flies when you’re having fun. In Feb 2010, I’m due for another trip to the Ausländeramt to have my Aufenthaltstitel and Arbeitserlaubnis extended. At the moment, everything looks rosey. I’ve been steadily increasing my income since the last time...

Hello fellow struggling new Berliners; how goes it? I know I haven’t blogged in ages, but it’s only because I’ve had so much to do. I gave notice at the software company I was working at to work independently full-time, and now it is hectic. When it...