I think Germany does the ancestral nationality for citizenship too.

OP - Please let us know what field you’re in so maybe someone has a connection or lead to a job. Also let us know what the company for future reference.

1. 1mo is not a lot of time, even if you are in a very desirable field (eg tech engineer) or niche (fintech) so apply apply apply. Belgium Swiss are 2 I can think of. UK Ireland are another 2

2. Laying out all the expense of relocating yourself has made you out of pocket for a lot. It’s a little crazy you paid $6K to relocate the pets too but it’s where you’re at. Ask the HR people of the French co what compensation you may receive for the move. they must have some sort of compensation for you moving abroad on the promise of a job

3. I would really cut my losses and everyone move back to the US if I or my spouse can’t find a job in the EU to transfer the visa

So sorry to hear about this situation. I hope things work out for you.

Yes this ☝️. We did not move entirely until after the trial period. Rented by month (flathotels) until after trial. Had company pay moving expenses there and back.

Netherlands, housing crisis is right. So difficult to find a place to live and you have kids and pets so even more difficult. When spouse took a job in Europe, we did not move the entire family or sell anything initially. We flew back and forth visiting until after the trial period. I wouldn’t have spent $6K moving pets. We had the company pay all moving expenses when we finally moved there and back. Do you have cross experience in pharma, tech or engineering? Those areas have openings and companies are looking and more willing to sponsor a visa.