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For many skilled workers in Germany, the primary goal is to bring their families over as quickly as possible ( family reunification ...

The Schleswig-Holstein Welcome Center was intended to be a milestone in the fight against the shortage of skilled workers. Opening in...

Anyone who wishes to live and work permanently in Germany can, under certain conditions, apply for an EU permanent residence permit ....

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...

Naturalization in Darmstadt: 2,100 on the waiting list Germany needs immigration – but the system often slows itself down. A current...

In 2024, the Berlin State Office for Immigration (LEA) recorded more in-person visits than ever before. Almost half a million people ...

Long waiting times for naturalization in Munich The 2024 reform of citizenship law has caused demand for naturalization to explode. In...

The residence permit pursuant to Section 16d Paragraph 3 of the Residence Act – the so-called recognition partnership – offers...

Digitalization of immigration authorities is progressing The " Aufenthalts Digital " project has reached another major milestone: 300...

Who needs a blocked account for a visa in Germany? For many foreign nationals, a blocked account is a key requirement for obtaining a...

Anyone who has ever completed a visa application knows that the forms are often complicated, and the questions can sometimes be difficult...

At an international economic conference in Jackson Hole, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde emphasized how strongly...

Many Americans are increasingly interested in work and residence opportunities in Germany – whether due to career opportunities, family...

Over before anything has even happened. Anyone who had hoped that the federal government would finally get serious about reforming and...

As an EU citizen, you enjoy special rights in Germany – including access to health insurance . However, your coverage in the event...

Schleswig-Holstein is continuing to drive forward the digitalization of its administration. Effective immediately, applications for the ...

If an immigration authority remains inactive for too long – for example, with a visa application or a residence permit application –...

Skilled workers are obliged to inform the immigration authorities if they lose their job ( duty to cooperate , Section 82 Paragraph 6...

More and more well-educated Americans and American expats are interested in a life and career in Germany. Whether for professional...

The Berlin Immigration Office—officially the State Office for Immigration (LEA) —is considered one of the most digitized immigration...