

How can I open a blocked account?
Study visa: How to open a blocked account Anyone wishing to come to Germany as a foreign student is often required to open a blocked ...
Aug 27, 20253 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


Insurance for expats: What types of insurance are available for expats?
Insurance for expats with visas: Which coverages make sense? Expats coming to Germany not only have to worry about visas, housing, and...
Aug 22, 20253 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


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),...
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Digitalization at the State Office for Immigration: Opportunity Card now available online
The job search opportunity card has recently been in Berlin can be conveniently applied for online – an important step for Berlin and...
Aug 19, 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


Residence permit by post from 01.11.2024
From 1 November 2024, many applicants for residence permits in Germany will see some changes. The new regulation under Section 60a of the...
Aug 17, 20252 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


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...
Aug 16, 20252 min read


Dr. Holger Kolb in WiWo: “If the state excludes Ukrainians from the labor market, these would be lost costs.”
Since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression, Germany has lost over a million people from Ukraine . The majority of them came...
Aug 15, 20252 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


Envoy Global expands to Germany: Offer & Mastmann becomes part of Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C.
A significant step for the global immigration market: The US law firm Corporate Immigration Partners, PC (CIPPC), a strategic alliance...
Aug 13, 20252 min read


How long does it take to open a blocked account in Germany?
For many international students and visa applicants , opening a blocked account is a central part of their stay in Germany. The...
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Interim assessment: How Friedrich Merz's new government is taking action against immigrants
The new federal government is sending clear signals in migration and naturalization policy : The previous course, which emphasized...
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Online application for settlement permit now possible in Berlin
Applying for a settlement permit in Berlin will be possible entirely online starting in July 2025. This is a significant step toward...
Aug 10, 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...
Aug 9, 20252 min read


2nd edition of "Employment of Foreign Employees" announced (Nomos Verlag)
A standard work on labor migration law is entering its next phase: The second edition of the legal handbook "Employment of Foreign...
Aug 8, 20252 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


