Literature on residence law
All information on the most important literature on residence and migration law.
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what literature there is on residence law
which works and authors play a role in migration law
what the most important journals in migration law are
List of relevant standard literature in migration law
Table of contents
1. Literature on the Residence Act (AufenthG)
2. Literature European fundamental and human rights and freedom of movement
3. Literature on labor migration law
4. Literature on reporting law
5. Journals and decisions on residence rights
6. Literature on criminal law for foreigners
7. Literature on social law for foreigners
8. Literature on labor law
9. Social security law
10. Beck's interactive forms on labor law
11. Journals in labor law
12. Literature on administrative law
13. Journals on administrative law
14. Literature on family law for foreigners
15. FAQ Literature Migration Law
16. Conclusion Literature Migration Law
Literature on residence law: specialist books and commentaries
Anyone who wants to delve deeper into residence law in Germany cannot avoid specialist legal literature . Commentaries on the Residence Act (AufenthG) and handbooks that illuminate the interfaces with other legal areas – such as asylum or social law – are particularly relevant in practice. This literature is aimed at lawyers as well as authorities, judges, and counseling centers. For migrants who want to inform themselves, there are also some more understandable explanations, but the technical language predominates.
Important publishers for residence rights
The leading legal publishers in the field of residence law are CH Beck , Nomos , Vahlen , and Wolters Kluwer (formerly Carl Heymanns). Beck offers one of the most renowned works on the Residence Act, the standard commentary by Renner/Bergmann/Dienelt. Nomos publishes numerous interdisciplinary works, including those with a focus on human rights and European law. Wolters Kluwer publishes practical handbooks and journal articles on immigration and asylum law. Those seeking in-depth information and current case law will find high-quality and recognized specialist literature from these publishers.
The following works are particularly relevant in the field of migration law:
1. Literature on the Residence Act (AufenthG)
The following works are particularly relevant to residence law:
Marschner/Lesting/Stahmann, Deprivation of liberty and detention
Göbel-Zimmermann/Eichhorn/Beichel-Benedetti, Asylum and Refugee Law
Munich Lawyers' Handbook on Migration and Integration Law, Ed. Dörig/Hocks Highlight
Munich Procedural Forms Book Vol. 7: Administrative Law, Johlen (Excerpt: Migration Law)
2. Literature European fundamental and human rights and freedom of movement
The following works are particularly relevant to European residence law:
3. Literature on labor migration law
The following works are particularly relevant in labor migration law:
4. Literature on reporting law
The following works are particularly relevant in reporting law:
5. Journals and decisions on residence rights
The following journals and collections of decisions are particularly relevant:
6. Literature on criminal law for foreigners
The following works are particularly relevant in criminal law for foreigners:
7. Literature on social law for foreigners
The following works are particularly relevant in social law for foreigners:
8. Literature on labor law
The following works are particularly relevant to employment law for foreigners:
9. Social security law
The following works are particularly relevant in social employment law:
10. Beck's interactive forms on labor law
The following interactive forms are particularly relevant in employment law:
11. Journals in labor law
The following journals are particularly relevant to employment law:
12. Literature on administrative law
The following works are particularly relevant in administrative law:
13. Journals on administrative law
The following journals are particularly relevant in administrative law:
14. Literature on family law for foreigners
The following works are particularly relevant in family law for foreigners:
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FAQ - Literature on Residence Law
Which literature is particularly relevant to residence law?
In the area of residence law, commentaries such as Bergmann/Dienelt or BeckOK Ausländerrecht (Immigration Law) as well as practical handbooks that also take into account related legal areas such as asylum, social or criminal law are dominant.
Which legal publishers are leading in migration law?
The most important specialist publishers are CH Beck, Nomos, Wolters Kluwer, and Vahlen. They offer standard works, commentaries, and regularly updated journals.
Which journals are recommended in migration law?
For residence and immigration law, the ZAR, EZAR NF, and the Migration Law Information Service (MigRI) are particularly relevant. For labor and administrative law, the NZA, ArbR, NVwZ, and corresponding case law reports are also relevant.
Which literature is suitable for practice?
In addition to the major commentaries, works such as the Munich Lawyers' Handbook on Migration Law, Oberhäuser: Migration Law in Advisory Practice, and Beck's Form Books offer practical guidance for lawyers, authorities, and advisory centers.
Conclusion: Specialist literature on residence law
Anyone involved in residence law and migration law in Germany—whether in consulting, practice, or academia—cannot ignore current legal literature. Whether it's a commentary on the Residence Act, a handbook on labor migration law, or a collection of decisions on asylum law issues: the diversity of works demonstrates how complex and interconnected migration law is.
Knowledge of the relevant literature is not only essential for legal professionals, but also contributes to better orientation for authorities, counseling centers, and those seeking advice. With this overview, VISAGUARD offers structured access to the most important specialist literature – for anyone who wants to be well-informed about migration law, either professionally or personally.
