German Immigration News

More and more Americans are discovering Germany as an attractive place for their retirement . The reasons are obvious: high quality...

Until the Residence Act came into force in 2005, German immigration law regularly referred to the term " residence permit ." This...

Some legal norms are applied less frequently in migration law than others. This applies, for example, to Article 21 TFEU . This norm is...

For many people with foreign nationality living and working in Germany, long-term residency prospects are of great importance. Two...

Foreigners who do not have a passport or who are unable to present one for reasons beyond their control often face a problem in...

The rising demand for naturalization is causing strain nationwide, but the problem is particularly evident in Potsdam . Anyone applying for naturalization here currently needs an extraordinary amount of patience. According to consistent reports from legal practice, naturalization procedures in Potsdam often take two to three years , and not infrequently even longer. This applies even to fully prepared and well-documented applications. Many cases remain stalled for mont

Many countries specifically advertise so-called Golden Visa programs : those who invest can stay. Germany does not officially have such...

Right to border control for states International law recognizes the freedom to leave and return to one's home country - but not a right...

Naturalization procedures in Germany can often drag on for months or even years . This is well known and has been criticized in...

The Make it in Germany portal has published a new practical guide specifically aimed at employers , explaining the Opportunity Card from a business perspective. The Opportunity Card (Section 20a of the Residence Act) has for some time been a key instrument for enabling qualified third-country nationals to enter Germany – not as a full-fledged work visa, however, but initially for targeted job searches or for qualification recognition measures . The new guide is a valuable ori

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 ...