Practice Areas
Immigration law in Berlin
Residence, visa and settlement: guided in plain terms, for individuals and companies. Advice in German, English and Spanish.
At a glance
- Advice on residence permits, settlement permits and visas.
- Support in proceedings with the immigration authority.
- Also for employers: employing foreign skilled workers.
- Advice in German, English and Spanish.
What we handle
Residence permit
Application, extension and change of residence permits for different purposes.
Settlement permit
The path to permanent residence: requirements and application.
Visa & entry
Advice on the visa procedure, formal obligations and family reunification.
Skilled workers
Advising employers on the employment of foreign staff.
How we work
In immigration law, deadlines and formalities decide, and often the life plans of whole families are at stake. We explain clearly which routes are open and guide you through the procedure with the authority.
Dr. Bente advises internationally and in several languages; for clients from abroad in particular, advice in English and Spanish is available.
Common questions
-
File the extension application with the immigration authority in good time before it expires. If filed before expiry, the residence is usually treated as continuing until a decision is made.
-
Yes. Dr. Bente advises in German, English and Spanish; international clients are expressly welcome.
-
Yes. We advise companies that wish to employ foreign skilled workers on the residence-law requirements.