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On this page, you will find all VISAGUARD glossary entries for the letter U. The glossary entries are arranged alphabetically and include the most important terms in immigration law that begin with the letter U. Each definition in the glossary is linked to the relevant law or administrative regulation and also refers to the corresponding VISAGUARD technical article.
Permanent right of residence
Permanent residence rights are all residence permits (or other rights) that allow for an unlimited stay in Germany, regardless of the original purpose of residence. Examples of permanent residence rights include the settlement permit or the EU permanent residence permit.
Related legal source: §§ 9 ff. AufenthG
Related VISAGUARD article: Residence permit (overview)
Unaccompanied minor refugees (UMF)
Unaccompanied minor refugees are refugees who are under the age of majority and are staying in Germany without a parent or legal guardian. Numerous special regulations under asylum and migration law apply to unaccompanied minor refugees.
Related legal source: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Related VISAGUARD article: International Law and Humanitarian Obligations
Illegal entry
The entry of a foreigner into the federal territory is unlawful if he does not have a required passport or passport substitute, does not have a required residence permit or has a required visa upon entry, but this was obtained through threats, bribery or collusion or was obtained by fraudulent means through incorrect or incomplete information and is therefore withdrawn or annulled with retroactive effect, or if there is a ban on entry and residence.
Related legal source: Section 14 Residence Act
Related VISAGUARD article: Criminal law for foreigners
Uni-Assist eV
Uni-Assist (International Student Application Service) is an institution of the German higher education organizations. Through Uni-Assist, foreign students can apply online to colleges and universities for study. With the Uni-Assist confirmation, they can then apply for a visa or residence permit to study (see Section 16b of the Residence Act ).
Related legal source: Section 16b Residence Act
Related VISAGUARD article: Applying for a student visa
Union citizens
Union citizen is another term for nationals of a member state of the European Union (EU).
Related legal source: FreizügG/EU
Related VISAGUARD article: EU freedom of movement
Immediate relatives
“Immediate family members” of staff members of the international organisation or other international body are their spouses living in their household, same-sex partners, children up to the age of 18 or, if they are dependent, up to the age of 25, and children, regardless of their age, if they are disabled and dependent on the staff member for their maintenance.
Related legal source: § 1 GastStG
Related VISAGUARD article: Diplomats and international organizations
Intra-company transferred employees
An intra-corporate transfer is generally referred to as an ICT (intra-corporate transfer) case. An ICT case occurs when a third-country national is posted within the same company or group of companies (see Section 19 of the Residence Act ).
Related legal source: Section 19 Residence Act
Related VISAGUARD article: ICT card and secondments
Business specialist
A specialist is someone who has essential specialised knowledge of the fields of activity, procedures or administration of the host branch, a high level of qualification and appropriate professional experience.
Related legal source: Section 19 Residence Act
Related VISAGUARD article: ICT card