Work Permit (Arbeitserlaubnis) vs EU Blue Card for Foreign Students in Germany
As a student in Germany, after graduation you have two options either to apply for a work permit or apply to the new EU Blue Read More
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Kenyan Success Stories from the Härtefallkommission in Berlin
The Härtefallkommission (Commission for Exceptional Migration Cases) in Berlin celebrated 10 years since their first official meeting on 13th January 2005. The commission was set Read More
Opening a Blocked Account (Sperrkonto) in Germany
For students who don’t have a sponsor, you might need to open a blocked account in order for your visa to be processed by the Read More
After Exmatriculation, Kenyan Converts From Uni Visa to Ausbildung Visa
After my last visit to the Ausländerbehörde, I asked about the possibility of changing from a Studium visa to an Ausbildung visa, and as written Read More
Deportees Have to Pay for Their Deportation to be Allowed Back in Germany
The Oberverwaltungsgericht in Lüneburg made a ruling that will force deportees who return to Germany to pay for their deportation before they are allowed to enjoy their Read More
Deportation After Divorce
As part of the “Week of Tolerance”, the ARD aired shows and documentaries that discuss the life and challenges faced by foreigners living in Germany. As Read More
How to Become an Au Pair in Germany And Laws Regulating It
Contrary to popular belief, Kenyans are still getting au pair visas to Germany. Of course the Embassy has increased the hurdles to make sure the Read More
German Embassies Have to Grant Visas to Applicants with Valid University Admission Letters
The European court of Justice (Europäischen Gerichtshof (EuGH)) has ruled that German Embassies will no longer be allowed to deny visas to applicants who have Read More
Renunciation of Citizenship for Kenyan Children NOT Born in Germany
If you brought your child to Germany and would like for them to take up German citizenship, the German officials will require a renunciation certificate. Read More
Becoming German: Applying for German Citizenship (Einbürgerung)
Even I’m shocked I’ve never written this article. Someone asked me a question recently and I was so sure I had posted an article. I Read More
