Illegal Refugees from Ukraine

Thank you for your questions @Princegreat ! Those that were recognized refugees in the Ukraine have a right to receive the temporary protection according to §24. Yet, many face the issue, as you mentioned, that they lost their papers. However, if they can show to the immigration services any proof such as e-mail, photos of the documents and/or bring witnesses to show, to the immigration services, that they have received protection from the Ukraine. Then they should receive the temporary protection (§24). They can also go to a local migration advice center in Berlin to receive help in getting the §24. In the case of a refugee that were in the Ukraine illegally or without papers it is a slightly different situation. These people are often in very precarious situations. There are several local advice centers in Berlin, that help especially those without papers. You will need to make an appointment before. You can also go to a counseling center in Berlin such as the KuB https://www.kub-berlin.org/en/angebote/beratung/asyl-und-aufenthalt/ and receive specialized counseling, to see if there are any other options beside going through the restricting asylum procedure. As well as this church- it focuses more on receiving asylum through the church. https://www.beratungsnetz-migration.de/list/item/f3a458e839ea6811/l/en/… There are also free medical services for those without papers or insurance can receive help here: https://www.malteser-berlin.de/angebote-und-leistungen/medizin-fuer-men… and more information on our info page: https://handbookgermany.de/de/ukraine-info/en/medizinische-versorgung.h… I have not yet found a place that supports this group financially but I will do some more research and get back to you. I really hope that they will receive the support they need. Best wishes Yara