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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.
"Work and Stay" agency only a digital fig leaf instead of progress
Over before anything has even happened. Anyone who had hoped that the federal government would finally get serious about reforming and...
Mirko Vorreuter, LL.B.
Sep 4, 20252 min read
Digital application for the accelerated skilled worker procedure introduced in Schleswig-Holstein
Schleswig-Holstein is continuing to drive forward the digitalization of its administration. Effective immediately, applications for the ...
VISAGUARD Sekretariat
Sep 2, 20252 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
Experts express doubts about the legality of the extension of border controls
Anyone currently entering Germany must expect checks at some borders . According to Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU),...
Isabelle Manoli
Aug 20, 20252 min read
Business calls for more immigration under the Western Balkans regulation
Economy: More workers from the Western Balkans The labor shortage in Germany continues to worsen – not just in industry and retail, but...
Mirko Vorreuter
Aug 16, 20252 min read
Work-and-stay agency: What is really planned
The discussion surrounding the so-called "Work and Stay Agency" is attracting attention – and raising many questions. The German...
Mirko Vorreuter, LL.B.
Aug 9, 20252 min read
House searches on suspicion of bribery at the Berlin State Office for Immigration (LEA)
The Berlin State Office for Immigration (LEA) is under investigation for alleged corruption . The Berlin public prosecutor's office has...
VISAGUARD Sekretariat
Aug 5, 20251 min read
EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is about to be introduced: What travelers need to know now
On October 12, 2025, the time has come: The European Union will officially launch the new Entry/Exit System (EES) – a digital entry and...
Isabelle Manoli
Jul 27, 20253 min read
State Office for Immigration defends administrative practice regarding naturalizations
Berlin's naturalization practices are currently at the center of a heated political debate . After years of stagnation and backlogs,...
Isabelle Manoli
Jul 26, 20253 min read
Federal Foreign Office: 130 diplomats demand government change of course towards Israel
Resistance is growing within the Federal Foreign Office against the German government's current stance on the war in Gaza. Around 130 ...
Mirko Vorreuter, LL.B.
Jul 26, 20252 min read
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