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16.06.2025

Applying for a work visa and work permit in Germany - legal requirements and the application process explained clearly

Find out how to successfully apply for a work visa and a work permit for Germany in 2025 - with all the legal requirements, current regulations (e.g. opportunity card, Western Balkans regulation) and practical tips for third-country nationals, skilled workers and employers. Find out more now!

26.05.2025

Naturalization after 3 years: Planned abolition in 2025 - What those affected should know now

The possibility of naturalization after only three years of residence in Germany is to be extended to The current coalition agreement between the CDU, CSU and SPD stipulates that it will be abolished again in 2025. For many migrants who have previously benefited from the shortened duration of residence, this will result in significant changes. […]

08.05.2025

Subsidiary protection and family reunification

Subsidiary protection: What rights apply to family reunification, why those affected are at a disadvantage and how legal assistance can help.

25.03.2025

Acquisition of German citizenship by declaration according to § 5 StAG

Find out how certain groups of people can acquire German citizenship by declaration without a naturalization test in accordance with § 5 StAG.

29.01.2025

Naturalization action for failure to act

Anyone who has ever applied for naturalization knows the problem: the foreigners authority takes its time, months go by and no decision is made. For many people, this situation is not only frustrating, but also existentially stressful - after all, it is not only about the freedom to travel associated with German citizenship, but often […]

12.12.2024

Payment card for asylum seekers - from cash limit to stigmatization

The introduction of the payment card for asylum seekers has triggered an intense debate in Germany. The new system is intended to make the payment of social benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act more efficient and prevent abuse. Instead of cash or vouchers, asylum seekers and AsylbLG recipients will now receive a credit on a specially equipped debit card, which they can use to make purchases.

03.11.2024

The B1 certificate: What is the significance of the language certificate for foreigners?

With the B1 certificate, foreigners can officially prove their language skills, which is often a prerequisite for a right of residence or naturalization. Achieving this language level is often essential, especially for those who want to live in Germany permanently. In this article, we show why the B1 certificate is important, what the levels are and which residence permits require a B1 certificate.

24.07.2024

Blue Card: The 5 most important questions and answers

The population in Germany and Europe is getting older, and for several years now, more and more crucial positions remain unfilled. This leads to what is called a shortage of skilled workers, which the government is trying to address. One option is the Blue Card (Blaue Karte). This EU initiative is aimed at immigrants who want to find work in Germany and the EU. The Blue Card represents a simplified residence permit and can be applied for when certain conditions are met. We will show you the options available in this article.

24.07.2024

Recognition in Germany: 5 Tips from a Specialist Lawyer

The recognition of foreign professional qualifications in Germany is not only of great importance for individuals coming from a country outside Germany or the European Union, but also for employers and the German economy. International professional qualifications are gaining increasing importance in the context of ongoing globalization and the growing mobility of skilled workers. For […]

30.06.2024

Work permit & gainful employment: Working in Germany as a foreigner

In this article, we provide an overview of the different residence titles and variants of the settlement permit as well as the different conditions and privileges of the individual variants of the settlement permit.

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