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
Category: Laws
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
Düsseldorfer Tabelle Updated: Less Child Support to be Paid
The Düsseldorfer Tabelle has been the SI Unit for child support in Germany and in 2015, there is an updated version that is to the Read More
New Laws and Regulations in 2015
Just as sure as we are that the year will end, we’re also sure that there will be new laws and regulations in Germany to 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
An Initiative for Diaspora and Migration Organisations in Germany
Dear African Organisations, As most of you know, Engagement Global Düsseldorf ran an intensive campaign to find out how Engagement Global can strengthen Diaspora and Read More
Parents Being “too African” NOT Reason Enough for Children to be Taken Away
There’s a side about bringing up children in Germany that many Africans can relate to but don’t speak about. Children being taken away from their Read More
Migrants in Germany Pay More into Social System than they Use
Researchers from the Bertelsmann Foundation found that, on average, a migrant in Germany without German citizenship paid €3,300 more into the social funding than they use, Read More
How Immigrant Friendly, the Ausländerbehörde Really are
Germany has been trying to change its immigration policies and becoming more friendly to migrants coming into the country. However, although the laws in Berlin might Read More
Call for Quotations for Gardening and Repair Works at Kenyan Ambassador’s Residence in Berlin
The former ambassador headed home recently with his family and in preparation for the arrival of the new one, there will be major repairs and Read More
Catholic Church Allowed to Fire Divorced Employees Who Remarry
If you work for the Catholic Church, this might be of interest to you. The court ruling in Karlsruhe gave the Catholic church the power Read More