inhotwater

Moving to a bigger City because of Health reasons

Hello everyone,

I am an Afghan refugee living in a small town in Niedersachsen. When I came to Germany, I sought asylum in Baden-Württemberg, but I was moved here because of the quota system. My asylum was rejected after 12 months, and I appealed. My lawyer told me it will take around 3 years to get a decision.

I had stress and anxiety before coming to Germany and was already receiving treatment. My condition has become worse here. I feel very depressed — no job, no social life, and no friends, even though I speak good German and advanced English. People here are nice but not really friendly. After two years, I still don’t have a single German friend. This isolation is becoming unbearable.

I talked to my lawyer, and he said it might be possible to move to another country or a bigger city if my doctor writes a letter because of my health condition. I am taking medicine from my dr since last two years he helped me a lot so a letter is not a problem. Due to my depression, I find it difficult to make decisions.

My questions are:
– What should I do?
– Will it be possible to move to another big city?
– What will happen with my accommodation? Will they put me in a camp again?
– Will I receive some help after moving?

Any information would be very helpful. Thank you.

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My_Community_Managerin

Dear @inhotwater thank you for reachint out to us.

Our colleagues from @LIFE__Initiative will get back to you as soon as possible.

We wish you all the best.

LIFE__Initiative

Hi @inhotwater , thank you for your inquiry. I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. These answers are provisional, as we do not know your exact situation and cannot give legal advice.

The question of whether you can move to another federal state as an asylum seeker is not easy to answer. Regulations differ from state to state and depend on many individual factors (see: https://asylum-info-germany.de/tr/aufenthaltsgestattung#faq_4169). In some cases, you may be able to submit an application for relocation due to employment to the immigration office. However, we cannot assess your chances of approval. Whether you are allowed to move out of the refugee accommodation also depends on many factors and is ultimately decided individually by your immigration office. Asylum seekers may be required to stay in refugee accommodation for up to 24 months. Your chances of being allowed to move out earlier are generally higher if you have a job and can cover your rent with your own income. For more details, you can also read: https://handbookgermany.de/en/refugee-accommodation#faq_3002. The immigration office is responsible for the “residence requirement” (“Wohnsitzauflage”). This means that if you want to move, you must obtain permission from the immigration office. We highly recommend contacting a migration advice center for further support and individual guidance. You can also ask a volunteer from the LIFE Initiative for help (see the link below).

What can you do next?

Find more information: See the links above
Find an advice center: https://adressen.asyl.net/, https://handbookgermany.de/en/local-search and https://life-initiative.org/en/beratungsstelle/
Find a lawyer (you will have to pay): https://bravsearch.bea-brak.de/bravsearch/index.brak (“Fachanwaltsbezeichung”: “Migrationsrecht”) and https://life-initiative.org/en/anwaltssuche/
Ask for help from a LIFE Initiative volunteer: https://life-initiative.org/en/support/

I hope this information is helpful for you. If you have further questions, please let me know.

Kind regards, Franziska

john

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Hi inhotwater,

I completely understand how tough this must be. Isolation and stress in a small town can really affect your mental health. Since your doctor can provide a letter about your condition, requesting a move to a bigger city seems possible larger cities usually have better healthcare, support networks, and social opportunities.

You might initially stay in shared accommodation, but refugee support services and social groups can help you settle in. Focus on small steps, lean on your doctor and lawyer, and take it one day at a time. Moving could really improve your well-being and help you build a social life. Stay strong you’re already doing the right things by seeking help!

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