The new law, "Chancen-Aufenthaltsrecht", is designated to help people with "Duldung" obtain a residence permit, first for 18 months[...]

What are the disadvantages of "Duldung Light"? Is there any way I can obtain a more secure residence permit? 

Am I going to be granted asylum as an LGBTQIA+ person? Where can I seek support during my asylum procedure?

Am I going to be granted asylum in Germany because of my disability? Can I obtain permanent residence permit if I cannot work?

What if my asylum application is rejected? What other options do I have to obtain a residence permit in Germany? 

How and where can I apply for asylum? Which are the next steps I can expect? What happens during a hearing session at BAMF?

What is "Dublin III"? Does it apply to me? Is there anything I can do to stay in Germany? 

What is "family asylum"? What advantages and disadvantages it could have for my family? Where and how can I apply for family asylum[...]

What are the prerequisites for family reunification? Where can I apply? What can I do if my application is rejected?

Am I going to lose my right of residence after divorce if I've come to Germany for family reunification? 

What is an "Erstorientierungskurs"? What can I learn in this course?

Can I stay in Germany permanently? Which requirements do I need to meet for obtaining permanent residence permit? Where can I seek[...]

What are my rights as a resident? And how can I protect them?

Which refugees and asylum seekers are considered to be particularly vulnerable? And what are their rights? 

How and where can I register as an asylum seeker in Germany? What happens after registration?

How can I get rid of "Duldung" and obtain a more secure residence permit in Germany? What is "Residence permit for well-integrated[...]

What happens after I apply for asylum? What does the asylum procedure look like? What types of protection exist for asylum seekers?

What exactly is a "Revocation Procedure" or "Widerrufsverfahren"? Am I going to lose my protection status and residence permit as a[...]

Which countries are considered "safe countries of origin" in Germany? What rules apply to asylum seekers from these countries? 

Who is issued a Temporary Stay Permit and when? What are my rights and obligations with an "Aufenthaltsgestattung"? 

What are my rights and obligations with a "Duldung"? Am I allowed to start vocational training or work with a "Duldung"? How can I[...]

Can I start vocational training despite having a "Duldung"? How can an "Ausbildung" help me obtain a residence permit?

Can a "Beschäftigungsduldung" help me eventually obtain a residence permit and stay in Germany? What requirements do I have to meet[...]

Can I travel abroad as a refugee? Are there any specific rules and regulations I should consider while travelling? 

How can I apply for asylum in Germany as an unaccompanied minor? What rules and regulations apply when I reach 18? 

Am I going to receive support if I decide to voluntarily leave Germany? Can I resettle in a country other than my country of origin[...]

When and where can I apply for a work permit as a refugee? Can I obtain a work permit if I have a "Duldung"?