I stupidly assumed I wasn't eligible to receive Kindergeld until 9 months after my baby was born and someone then told me everyone can receive this money. So I applied and have received this letter asking for more information. One statement is:
"Teilen Sie mir bitte mit, weshalb Sie erst jetzt Kindergeld beantragen. "
I tried to translate this using the internet and I'm still unsure. Is this asking if this is the first time I'm applying for Kindergeld or is this asking why I'm applying so late?
Can you please help me respond: "I am applying for my Kindergeld now for the first time because I earlier made the mistake believing I was not eligible due to being a foreigner".
Also, what does this mean "insb. der Niederlassungs- bzw Aufenthaltserlaubnis"?
Thanks soooo much for your help. I really appreciate it!
Dawn



