How Long Does the Naturalization (Einbürgerung) Process Take? How Much Does it Cost?
If you have been trying to take up German citizenship, you might have noticed that the process can take forever. Now after so many people Read More
Category: Ausländerbehörde
Demand For Simplified Naturalization for 3rd Gen. Migrants in Switzerland Intensify
The SP MigrantInnen, an activitist group in Switzerland, is demanding for Simplified Naturalisation for Third Generation Migrants. The country will be voting on 12th February Read More
Kenyan Footballer Facing Deportation from Germany After Asylum For Being Gay Denied
A Kenyan footballer that identifies as gay is facing deportation after his application for asylum was denied for lack of sufficient evidence that there was Read More
From Refugee to Helping Refugees in Germany Settle In
Thomas Mboya Ochieng is a refugee coordinator in Eberswalde, a small town in eastern Germany. His work is not just a job, but his passion Read More
German Citizenship Law Simplified
For those who prefer to look at graphics rather than read loooong texts, this one is for you. If you landed here by mistake and Read More
Gaining German Citizenship Without Living in Germany
You want to gain German citizenship but you haven’t lived in Germany, thus the rules shared here don’t apply to you. In case you want Read More
Regaining Kenyan Citizenship LEGALLY After Taking Up German Citizenship
This specifically for Kenyans who now hold German citizenship and would like to regain their Kenyan citizenship. As shared in the article on How German Read More
New Asylum Law to be in Force This Weekend
With all the talk about the increase in migration into Germany and the huge number of refugees that have come into the country this year, Read More
From Au Pair to Asylum Seeker: Kenyan Shares on New Housing Program
The number of asylum seekers in Germany is at an all time high, and there are no signs of the number reducing any time soon. Read More
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
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
