Family reunification
Lawyer for family reunification in Berlin
Legal representation in the visa process
We can provide comprehensive advice before you even apply for a visa, informing you of the different legal options you have for reuniting with your family.
The question here is often under what conditions is a family reunification possible, be it with a spouse or other family members, in particular parents and siblings. Underage children also frequently ought to be reunited with their guardians or, conversely, a parent living overseas should obtain a right of residence to join a child (including German children) living in Germany. This process always involves a number of different requirements depending on what residence permit (different types of humanitarian residence, education or labour migration) the so-called principle person entitled has and whether this permit fulfils certain financial requirements, for example.
Contesting suspicion of sham marriage or marriage of convenience
We are also frequently engaged when the embassy suspects a sham marriage or marriage of convenience and consequently orders a spouse interview. We often know what questions will come up beforehand and can ensure you have the best possible preparation for your appointment. Embassies often question the existence of a marriage prematurely, especially if there are significant differences in age or income between the partners. We fight for your rights before the Administrative Court in Berlin with a remonstration or complaint and can frequently compel the Foreign Office to issue a visa.
Family reunification according to a state admission scheme
The Länder of Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hessen, Schleswig-Holstein and Thuringia also operate special admission schemes (S. 23(1) AufenthG) which allow even distant relatives to be reunited with their families if they come from certain countries of origin.
Our references
Advising on suspicion of sham marriages or marriages of convenience (Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria etc.), preparing for spouse interviews, remonstration procedures and complaint proceedings, special state admission schemes (in particular Berlin and Brandenburg)
YOUR PARTNER FOR family reunification IN BERLIN
RA Antonio Leonhardt
Competent and experienced – your legal advisor for administrative and migration law. Benefit from our years of experience with administrations and administrative courts.
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- 030 512 90 79