German Immigration News

In residence law, securing a livelihood is a key requirement for many residence permits. Whether someone can support themselves...

As of June 1, 2025, a new requirement for naturalization has been in effect in Brandenburg : Anyone wishing to apply for German...

In the German Residence Act (AufenthG), the term " employment " plays a central role – especially for foreign skilled workers . It...

Entry and employment migration to Germany has become significantly more difficult for Russian nationals in recent months . There is...

From 2026, the salary thresholds for the EU Blue Card are to rise by around five percent . This is due to the planned adjustment of...

The issue of actions for failure to act in citizenship law is becoming increasingly important. Since the entry into force of the ...

Anyone wishing to come to Germany as a foreign student (Section 16b) to study here must prove during the visa process that they can ...

Third-country nationals wishing to live in Germany long-term can, under certain conditions, apply for a permanent residence permit – EU...

A much-discussed issue in skilled immigration and labor migration is the legal transition from training to employment (so-called ...

For many skilled workers in Germany, the primary goal is to bring their families over as quickly as possible ( family reunification ...

Many people who appeal against a visa denial sooner or later ask themselves: Do I have to appear in person for a hearing before the...

Anyone who has ever completed a visa application knows that the forms are often complicated, and the questions can sometimes be difficult...

Many Americans are increasingly interested in work and residence opportunities in Germany – whether due to career opportunities, family...

Schleswig-Holstein is continuing to drive forward the digitalization of its administration. Effective immediately, applications for the ...

Skilled workers are obliged to inform the immigration authorities if they lose their job ( duty to cooperate , Section 82 Paragraph 6...

More and more well-educated Americans and American expats are interested in a life and career in Germany. Whether for professional...

Immigration to Germany is comparatively straightforward for Americans . This is due to a long history of close diplomatic relations...

Advantages for US Americans when immigrating to Germany US citizens who want to come to Germany—whether to work, study, or live—have a...

On August 11, 2025, the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) published an updated state circular concerning the situation of...

What is an immigration lawyer in Germany? Americans seeking to migrate to Germany face a multitude of bureaucratic hurdles . Many...