

New approaches to the transition from training titles to employment titles
A much-discussed issue in skilled immigration and labor migration is the legal transition from training to employment (so-called ...
Sep 29, 20252 min read


What should I do if the immigration authorities block family reunification?
For many skilled workers in Germany, the primary goal is to bring their families over as quickly as possible ( family reunification ...
Sep 18, 20253 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...
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Incorrect information in a visa application: How problematic are mistakes really?
Anyone who has ever completed a visa application knows that the forms are often complicated, and the questions can sometimes be difficult...
Sep 7, 20253 min read


Why should US citizens apply for the EU Blue Card in Germany?
Many Americans are increasingly interested in work and residence opportunities in Germany – whether due to career opportunities, family...
Sep 5, 20254 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 ...
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Job terminated, immigration authorities not responding: What does this mean for your residence permit?
Skilled workers are obliged to inform the immigration authorities if they lose their job ( duty to cooperate , Section 82 Paragraph 6...
Aug 30, 20253 min read


Opportunity Card for Germany from the USA
More and more well-educated Americans and American expats are interested in a life and career in Germany. Whether for professional...
Aug 29, 20254 min read


Visa for Germany: What are the requirements for US citizens?
Immigration to Germany is comparatively straightforward for Americans . This is due to a long history of close diplomatic relations...
Aug 26, 20254 min read


What advantages do US Americans have when immigrating to Germany?
Advantages for US Americans when immigrating to Germany US citizens who want to come to Germany—whether to work, study, or live—have a...
Aug 24, 20254 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...
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Lawyer Immigration to Germany for US citizens
What is an immigration lawyer in Germany? Americans seeking to migrate to Germany face a multitude of bureaucratic hurdles . Many...
Aug 18, 20254 min read


Apply for a visa in writing – this way you can avoid months of waiting for an appointment
Anyone wishing to apply for a visa for Germany often faces a seemingly insurmountable obstacle: making appointments at German...
Aug 17, 20254 min read


After termination: Is the Blue Card still valid for 3 months?
Three months after the termination – what is the truth behind the rumor? There is a persistent rumor in the expat community that the EU...
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Blue Card and settlement permit without a job – is that possible?
Many skilled workers who have come to Germany with an EU Blue Card are at some point faced with the question of whether they can...
Aug 7, 20253 min read


