Changing Tracks: Asylum for Skilled Workers—How to Secure Your Residence Permit
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 lengthy and fraught with uncertainty, changing tracks can offer a stable future. For certain individuals, changing tracks opens the path from an uncertain asylum status […]
Family reunification halted – Who is affected?
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” create new legal hurdles for people seeking protection in Germany or wishing to remain there long-term. For many of those affected, this means a worsening […]
Application to Lift Entry Ban
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 Act and can prevent re-entry not only into Germany but also into the entire Schengen Area. Many affected individuals do not know how long this […]
How Family Reunification Works: The Right Visa and What You Need to Know
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 to enter Germany legally and live here permanently under the family reunification program. However, the process is often complicated. There are numerous legal requirements that […]
The Residence Permit
Everything you need to know about the settlement permit: requirements, benefits, and the application process—with legal guidance from attorney Zafer Özkan, an expert in immigration law.
Family reunification
Learn everything you need to know about family reunification in Germany: requirements, the process, your rights, and legal assistance if your application is denied – by Attorney Zafer Özkan.
Dual Citizenship in Turkey – What Are the Rules?
Dual citizenship allows a person to hold the nationality of two countries at the same time. For many people of Turkish origin in Germany, this is not only a legal issue but also a matter of personal identity. While some countries accept dual citizenship without issue, others require the renunciation of one’s previous citizenship. Whether […]