Originally Posted by uli43
What is required now for family reunification in Germany is basic level in German. But to come to that level means that my gf needs to go from Eastern Samar either to Manila or Cebu for a language course. At least when we want to make sure that she receives that level.
That new rule has been introduced because we have many Turkish woman coming from rural areas to Germany, and a lot of them lives in Turkish quarters in Germany, without any knowledge of German.
But its ridiculous and against the fundamental right of marriage to have that requirement even BEFORE she comes here.
And it is ridiculous to have that requirement when the partner is German.
Anyway, we know that we have a rocky road before us, but as it is the way to our paradise, it doesn't really matter. I just sometimes get angry that the government robs us of many month of happiness. How can they dare?
Many of us have had obstcales which seemed impoosible but somehow they get sorted and im sure you two will.
Im sure you both talking both text and speech will help her greatly if in german and isn't there a german channel on some of the cable channel companies? Im sure i saw it last time i was there but not sure if all areas have it.
Although of course the wife had her schooling which helped we found plenty of books, mp3 and computer software which helped with her english (big difference as you know between philglish and english)
Although im sure she may need courses later im sure she can get a head start
Taking a detached view i can see the logic of ensuring all applicants proving they can speak the nations official lanuage.
A program today had a man who before the para medics could provide medical care had to contact a interpretor as the man spoke such poor english ( his house was burgarled so was not a tourist)
In the UK translation services are diverting money from core services wheter it be the NHS, or printing books, leaflets in about 9 seperate languages in my area and the council provding helplines in all the same langages as well. Im sure taxes could be slighty lower or services slighty better if the money not required for these services which would benefit many not the few.
I know you will both beat it and soon be togther
