Search intent
User wants timing expectations and follow-up logic.
Processing time
90 / 60 / 30 / 14 days
The timeline shows when preparation, filing, status request, and escalation become relevant.
TimingAction plan
190 days prepare
260 days file
330 days status
414 days escalate
Use windows, not promises
Plan in windows: 90 days for preparation, 60 days for submission readiness, 30 days for escalation if no receipt is visible, and 14 days for emergency status handling.
What slows the file down
Unclear scans, salary mismatches, employer changes, missing registration evidence, and vague follow-ups create delays that look like processing backlog but are actually file-quality problems.
Working checklist
- 90-day document preparation date
- 60-day submission target
- 30-day follow-up date
- 14-day emergency check
- Expiry date
Common mistakes
- Waiting until the official processing time has passed before checking file quality
- Sending follow-ups without the original submission details
- Assuming Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg process the same way