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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.
Berlin Administrative Court hears IU cases: Judges deliver verdict against IU International University
On November 5, 2025, the oral hearing in the case between IU – University of Applied Sciences for International Students and the State Office for Immigration (LEA) took place before the 10th Chamber of the Berlin Administrative Court ( VISAGUARD had reported on the case ). Many students had hoped that the court would finally provide clarity – or at least find a compromise between the two sides. But the hearing showed one thing above all: the positions remain entrenched .
Mirko Vorreuter, LL.B.
2 days ago4 min read
Judgment of the week: Capacity bottlenecks in naturalizations are no reason for inaction (Higher Administrative Court of Münster)
Naturalization procedures in Germany can often drag on for months or even years . This is well known and has been criticized in...
Isabelle Manoli
Nov 42 min read
Judgment of the week: Higher Administrative Court of Baden-Württemberg on action for failure to act in naturalization cases
The issue of actions for failure to act in citizenship law is becoming increasingly important. Since the entry into force of the ...
Mirko Vorreuter, LL.B.
Oct 112 min read
Action for failure to act in Bremen: Administrative Court of Bremen confirms structural deficit in naturalizations
Naturalization procedures in Germany are extremely slow . Especially since the Citizenship Modernization Act (StARMoG) came into...
Mirko Vorreuter, LL.B.
Sep 202 min read
Visa appeal: Will there be a court hearing?
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...
Mirko Vorreuter, LL.B.
Sep 153 min read
Federal Administrative Court: Rejected asylum application prevents the granting of a residence permit, but not the extension
A recent ruling by the Federal Administrative Court on July 24, 2025, brings clarity to a previously controversial question of...
Mirko Vorreuter, LL.B.
Jul 252 min read
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