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Delays in the naturalization process: The action for failure to act in naturalization cases

The number of naturalizations in Germany has risen steadily in recent years. In 2024, naturalizations reached a new record high, with a 45% increase over the previous year. In the year …
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Language Certificates – How to Prove Your German Language Skills

For most residence permits and naturalization in Germany, you must demonstrate proficiency in the German language. However, it is not always clear which language proficiency level is required for which residence permit …
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Hiring employees from abroad

Well-trained workers are in short supply and highly sought after in the German job market. As a result, companies are increasingly hiring employees from abroad to ensure they have a sufficient supply of qualified staff. …
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German citizenship by descent for US citizens

Well over 40 million people living in the United States today can trace their family origins back to Germany. This makes German Americans the largest immigrant group in America ...
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EU Blue Card – Minimum salary in 2026

For an EU Blue Card for Germany, the minimum salary threshold in 2026 is €50,700 gross per year or €4,225 gross per month. For shortage occupations, the salary threshold is ...
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Will dual citizenship be abolished?

A change in the law only came into force in summer 2024, making dual citizenship the new standard in Germany. However, there is resistance to dual citizenship in federal politics ...
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