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German Immigration News
Our VISAGUARD blog on immigration law in Germany: All important immigration news from the areas of law, politics, and society.




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

Mirko Vorreuter, LL.B.
Aug 29, 20254 min read


Visa for Germany: What are the requirements for US citizens?
Immigration to Germany is comparatively straightforward for Americans . This is due to a long history of close diplomatic relations...

Isabelle Manoli
Aug 26, 20254 min read


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

Isabelle Manoli
Aug 24, 20254 min read


New BMI country circular on Ukraine – chances of obtaining longer-term residence permits
On August 11, 2025, the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) published an updated state circular concerning the situation of...

Isabelle Manoli
Aug 21, 20252 min read


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

Isabelle Manoli
Aug 18, 20254 min read


Apply for a visa in writing – this way you can avoid months of waiting for an appointment
Anyone wishing to apply for a visa for Germany often faces a seemingly insurmountable obstacle: making appointments at German...

Mirko Vorreuter, LL.B.
Aug 17, 20254 min read


After termination: Is the Blue Card still valid for 3 months?
Three months after the termination – what is the truth behind the rumor? There is a persistent rumor in the expat community that the EU...
Mirko Vorreuter
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Blue Card and settlement permit without a job – is that possible?
Many skilled workers who have come to Germany with an EU Blue Card are at some point faced with the question of whether they can...

Mirko Vorreuter, LL.B.
Aug 7, 20253 min read
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