Under certain requirements, a Tolerated Stay for the purpose of work has been possible since January 1st, 2020. This offers longtime employees protection from deportation and prospects for a long-term residence. However, high requirements are tied to this. For example, the identity has to be confirmed and one has to have had a full-time and insured employment for at least 18 months. Furthermore, one has to have provided for their own livelihood for at least 12 months. The so-called Tolerated Stay for Working Professionals (Beschäftigungsduldung) is a possibility for tolerated persons, who have not yet been accepted as asylum seekers.… Read More
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Naturalization tests offered again
Women and men who want to get naturalized into Germany have to take a test. The Tübingen Volkshochschule is offering dates for this test again. There are three opportunities in March: on the 23rd, 24th and 25th. Until July, one test per month follows. The test takes a maximum of one hour. The naturalization test examines the knowledge of the legal and social order as well as the living conditions in Germany. The participants get 33 questions, of which they have to answer 17 correctly. Persons who wish to take the test have to register personally in the secretariat of… Read More
Refugees worldwide, in Europe and in Germany: the numbers for 2020
According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, around 76 million people are fleeing worldwide. Out of these, around 46 million seek refuge in their own county, they are also called “internally displaced people. The currently biggest flight and migration movement is in Venezuela. At least three million people have left the country into neighboring ones. Around 95.000 refugees reached the borders of the European Union in 2020. Most of them came over the western Mediterranean routes to Spain (41.900), around 34.200 people reached Italy and 2.300 the island of Malta over the central Mediterranean routes, about 15.600 came over the… Read More
Male refugees from Syria may file follow-up asylum applications
In November, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that male refugees between the ages of 18 and 45 who are subjected to military service and come from Syria are entitled to refugee protection. This came about due to the high risk in Syria of forced participation in war crimes and crimes against humanity. Refusal of military service should, therefore, lead to refugee protection. Since many Syrian refugees have only received subsidiary protection in recent years, the ECJ ruling means they were wrongly denied refugee protection and related rights (such as family reunification). For those whose asylum procedure has already… Read More
New consultation for migrants in Mössingen
The city of Mössingen has set up a new advice center: newcomers and migrants can contact Dilek Aydin with questions about language, education, work and leisure in Mössingen. She works in the integration department of the city administration. Consultation times at the Freiherr-vom-Stein-Straße 44 are available on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or by appointment. The consultation can take place in German, Turkish, English or in other languages with an interpreter. You can reach Dilek Aydin at d.aydin@moessingen.de or by phone: 07473 370-1240 There is also a consultation hour there on Wednesdays from 12.30 p.m. to 2 p.m. for… Read More
Consultation for migrants with a disability
The life-help Tübingen (Lebenshilfe Tübingen), in cooperation with the city of Rottenburg, offers a consultation for children, youngsters and adults with a disability, as well as their relatives. “We are glad that we can offer help to migrants through the life-help consultation again,” says Wolfgang Jüngling, the refugee commissioner of Rottenburg. The consultation gives information about, but not limited to: coping in everyday life, financing of aids, conversations with the school or day care center, accompaniment to doctors and authorities. Furthermore, they offer recreational activities for the whole family. The consultation is part of the Rottenburg refugee help center (Rottenburger… Read More
German border open for people seeking protection
Due to the corona-pandemic, entry into Germany is limited. However, there are exceptions to the entry restrictions: Citizens of a country belonging to the European Union, as well as people from other states that have a long-term resident permit, are allowed to enter. There are also exceptions to the entry restrictions for those seeking protection: People who come to Germany for the purpose of joining their families are allowed entry, as long as they have the necessary documents. Additionally, people who want to apply for asylum can enter. This means that refugees will not be turned away at the border… Read More
Naturalization in Germany 8: Students
If you want German citizenship, you must meet several basic requirements. tünews INTERNATIONAL spoke to Matthias Regenbrecht on June 3rd, 2020. He is responsible for naturalizations in the district office in Tübingen. The interview was conducted by Fatima, among others, who works on the editorial staff of tünews INTERNATIONAL. She is still a student herself and asked about the subjects of minimum stay and language level: “Does the Realschule qualification also count as a language test?” Regenbrecht explained that her upcoming Realschule qualification would shorten the minimum stay before naturalization from 8 to 6 years. The shorter period also applies… Read More
Naturalization in Germany 7: Obligation to the Basic Law
If you want German citizenship, you must meet several basic requirements. One of them is that applicants are committed to the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany. For Matthias Regenbrecht, who is responsible for naturalizations in the Tübingen district office, the values that the Basic Law defines as Germany’s constitution are “an essential moment.” He gives examples of human dignity, protection of marriage and family, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, freedom of travel “and more.” Regenbrecht makes it clear why he examines this basic requirement particularly carefully: “The people who want to be naturalized often come from… Read More
Naturalization in Germany 6: Give up your previous citizenship
If you want German citizenship, you need to meet several basic requirements. One of them is that most people need to give up their previous citizenship before naturalization can take place. This is emphasized by Matthias Regenbrecht, who is responsible for naturalizations in the Tübingen district office. The legislator basically wants people to have only one citizenship. In general, only foreigners from member states of the European Union can retain their previous citizenship. Anyone who receives political asylum and has a passport is also exempt. Otherwise he would have to make an application in his consulate or embassy. And the… Read More