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Up-to-date information on immigration law, residency law, and naturalization — explained in simple terms by Attorney Özkan.

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

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.
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.
Doppelte Staatsbürgerschaft Türkei

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