For years, it was one of the more reliable pathways in Berlin's immigration law: Anyone living and working in Germany with a residence permit for another reason – even in jobs without special qualifications – could relatively easily switch to a residence permit for employment under Section 19c of the German Residence Act (AufenthG ) at the State Office for Immigration ( LEA ). This pathway is no longer as reliable as it once was. Our ongoing cases and professional discussions since summer...

A renovated apartment in an old building in Berlin-Mitte, a newly founded limited liability company, plus solid rental income: For many wealthy buyers from the USA , For those living in Great Britain or Canada, the path to a German residence permit seems clear. Anyone who invests, starts a business, and generates revenue should, one would assume, be considered an entrepreneur. This is precisely where one of the most frequent misunderstandings we encounter in our consultations lies. Owning...

Since the change of government at the federal level, German immigration law has primarily moved in one direction: tightening. The federal government under Friedrich Merz and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt abolished the so-called turbo naturalization after three years and the Family reunification for those granted subsidiary protection has been suspended. The government has also become stricter towards immigrants in many other areas. This has led to increased international attention. ...