Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Özkan
Attorney · Immigration Law, Residency and Citizenship Law · Offenbach am Main. Consultations available in German, English, and Turkish.
Since 2016, attorney Zafer Özkan has been advising clients on immigration law, asylum law, and citizenship law. From his law firm in Offenbach am Main, he represents individuals and businesses from throughout the Rhine-Main region before immigration authorities, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), and administrative courts.
Mr. Özkan studied law at Justus Liebig University in Giessen and Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main. He completed his legal clerkship in the district of the Frankfurt am Main Higher Regional Court and was admitted to the bar in 2016. After spending his first few years at a law firm in Neuss, he passed the theoretical exam for the specialized attorney training program in immigration law at the DeutscheAnwaltAkademie and opened his own law firm in Offenbach am Main in 2019.
He addresses your concerns with dedication, empathy, and determination; he speaks with you in German, English, or Turkish; and he presents you with realistic solutions, even if a government agency has already rejected your request or has been silent for months.
Career History
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Blogs
Articles on residency law, naturalization, and asylum procedures, explained in an easy-to-understand way and updated regularly.
Many people live in Germany for years with a “Duldung” (temporary residence permit) without knowing whether they will be allowed to stay permanently. At the same time, many of them
Changing tracks in the asylum process is a legally and practically significant option for refugees who wish to remain in Germany permanently and work. While the asylum process is often
The new federal government has enacted far-reaching changes to residency and citizenship laws. The suspension of family reunification for beneficiaries of subsidiary protection and the restriction of so-called “fast-track naturalization”
For example, individuals who have been forced to leave Germany due to deportation or expulsion often face the serious consequence of an entry ban. This is governed by the Residence
Anyone wishing to bring close relatives from abroad to Germany needs a national visa for family reunification. This visa is the key legal requirement for allowing spouses, children, or parents
Initial Consultation
During a 30-minute initial online consultation, Attorney Zafer Özkan will review your documents and have an open discussion with you about your realistic chances and the next steps.
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