Reunited in Germany – Legal Information Guide for Families and Advocates

IRAP and Equal Rights Beyond Borders (ERBB) have published a new guide, Reunited in Germany, that provides information about the first steps to take after arriving in Germany through a family reunification procedure. The guide may be helpful for families who have reunited in Germany, as well as legal practitioners or social workers who are assisting families. Specific topics in the guide include securing residency in Germany through a residence permit or asylum, work authorization, and eligibility for benefits.

If you would like more general legal information about family reunification in Germany, or to request help from IRAP, please use IRAP’s Legal Information website.

You can view IRAP and ERBB’s Reunited in Germany Guide in German or English using the links or below.

This resource is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute attorney-client advice. To find resources about immigration pathways in multiple languages, or to request help from IRAP, please use IRAP’s Legal Information website.

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This publication is from June 2023. It is not being updated and does not reflect legal changes since publication. Please see IRAP’s Legal Practitioner Resources page for newer resources and additional information for legal practitioners.

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