{"id":2444,"date":"2024-08-21T07:34:16","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T05:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/?page_id=2444"},"modified":"2025-11-28T10:27:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T09:27:38","slug":"asylentscheidung","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/asylentscheidung\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I do when I receive the asylum decision?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u25b7 See all <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/buerokratie-guidelines\/\">step-by-step guides<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2171 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/decision-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/decision-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/decision-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/decision.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out in 5 steps what you can do when you receive the decision of your asylum procedure. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>A quick overview<\/strong><\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You usually receive the decision 6 to 12 months after submitting your asylum request.<\/li>\n<li>Consider if you want to take legal action. Contact a lawyer for help.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">With a positive decision, you will receive a new residence permit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This guide does not apply to Dublin decisions.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"1\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-1\">1<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-1\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"1\">Dublin decisions are issued when another European country might be responsible for the asylum request. If the decision states \u201cAblehnung als unzul\u00e4ssig.\u201d (rejected as inadmissible), it might be a Dublin decision, to which this guide does not apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: semi-bold;\"><strong>Click on headlines<\/strong> to open steps<\/span><\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li>For more information, click on the small <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>numbers<\/strong><\/span>.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"2\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-2\">2<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-2\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"2\">Example<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">1. Receive your asylum decision<\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1982\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/delivery-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/delivery-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/delivery-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/delivery.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You usually receive the decision <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">6-12 months<\/span><\/strong> after submitting your asylum application.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"3\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-3\">3<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-3\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"3\">The decision is also known as a &#8220;Bescheid&#8221; (official notice). Find more information on the asylum process <a href=\"https:\/\/asylum-info-germany.de\/en\/asylum-procedure#faq_51\">here<\/a>.<\/span> You usually receive the decision in a <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">yellow envelope<\/span><\/strong>.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"4\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-4\">4<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-4\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"4\">Letters sent by &#8220;formal delivery&#8221; usually come in a yellow envelope. The letter will include the word &#8220;Bescheid&#8221; (official notice).<\/span><\/li>\n<li>If you agree with the decision, your asylum procedure is complete. If not, you can take legal action.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"5\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-5\">5<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-5\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"5\">This must happen within a short period (see step 4).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">2. Learn about your asylum decision<\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1979\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/website-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/website-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/website-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/website.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Look on the first page of the letter for the <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">type of decision<\/span><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Fl\u00fcchtlingseigenschaft <\/span><\/strong>(Refugee Status) or <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Asylberechtigung <\/span><\/strong>(Asylum Status)<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"6\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-6\">6<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-6\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"6\">The decision might state: \u201cFl\u00fcchtlingseigenschaft wird <strong>zuerkannt<\/strong>, Asylanerkennung wird <strong>abgelehnt<\/strong>\u201d (Refugee status is <strong>granted<\/strong>, asylum status is <strong>denied<\/strong>) or \u201cFl\u00fcchtlingseigenschaft wird <strong>zuerkannt<\/strong>, Asylberechtigung wird <strong>anerkannt<\/strong>\u201d (Refugee status is <strong>granted<\/strong>, asylum status is <strong>recognized<\/strong>.)<\/span> (good status):<br \/>\n<details>\n<summary>Click for details.<\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span lang=\"de\">Fl\u00fcchtlingseigenschaft or Asylberechtigung<\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"7\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-7\">7<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-7\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"7\">Fl\u00fcchtlingseigenschaft (<a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/en\/right-of-residence#faq_36\">more information<\/a>) and Asylberechtigung\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/en\/right-of-residence#faq_35\">more information<\/a>) are two statuses with different legal reference, but they offer <strong>the same rights and opportunities<\/strong>. In most cases, there is no difference for you.<\/span> is given to people who are persecuted in their home country.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"8\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-8\">8<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-8\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"8\">Due to their ethnicity, religion, nationality, political beliefs, or membership in a particular social group.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>You will receive a residence permit for <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">3 years<\/span><\/strong>. It will be extended afterwards if your status has not been revoked. This can happen if the situation in your home country has significantly changed.<\/li>\n<li>You can apply more easily for a <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/niederlassungserlaubnis\/\">permanent residence permit<\/a> (Niederlassungserlaubnis) later.<\/li>\n<li>You will receive a <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">travel document<\/span><\/strong> for refugees (Reiseausweis f\u00fcr Fl\u00fcchtlinge).<\/li>\n<li>You can <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">work or do vocational training <\/span><\/strong>(Ausbildung).<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span lang=\"de\">You can apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/familiennachzug\/\">family reunification<\/a>.<\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"9\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-9\">9<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-9\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"9\">Perhaps no income is necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Subsidi\u00e4rer Schutz <\/span><\/strong>(Subsidiary Protection)<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"10\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-10\">10<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-10\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"10\">The decision might state: \u201cFl\u00fcchtlingseigenschaft wird\u00a0<strong>nicht zuerkannt<\/strong>, Asylanerkennung wird\u00a0<strong>abgelehnt<\/strong>, subsidi\u00e4rer Schutz wird\u00a0<strong>zuerkannt<\/strong>\u201d (Refugee status is <strong>not granted<\/strong>, asylum status is <strong>denied<\/strong>, subsidiary protection is <strong>granted<\/strong>.)<\/span> (medium status):<br \/>\n<details>\n<summary>Click for details.<\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span lang=\"de\">Subsidi\u00e4rer Schutz is given to people who are in danger in their home country, for example because of war.<\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"11\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-11\">11<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-11\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"11\">Subsidi\u00e4rer Schutz is often given to people from Syria (<a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/en\/right-of-residence#faq_37\">more information<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will receive a residence permit for <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">3 years<\/span><\/strong>. It will be extended afterwards if your subsidiary protection has not been revoked. This can happen if the situation in your home country has significantly changed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>You can <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">work or do vocational training <\/span><\/strong>(Ausbildung).<\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"de\">With certain restrictions you have to possibility to apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/familiennachzug\/\">family reunification<\/a>.<\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"12\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-12\">12<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-12\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"12\">It is a discretionary decision. The number of visas issued is limited per month.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Abschiebungsverbot<\/span><\/strong> (Prohibition of deportation)<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"13\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-13\">13<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-13\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"13\">The decision might state: \u201cFl\u00fcchtlingseigenschaft wird <strong>nicht zuerkannt<\/strong>, Asylanerkennung wird <strong>abgelehnt<\/strong>, subsidi\u00e4rer Schutz wird <strong>nicht zuerkannt<\/strong>, Abschiebungsverbote nach \u00a760 <strong>liegen vor<\/strong>\u201d (Refugee status is <strong>not granted<\/strong>, asylum status is <strong>denied<\/strong>, subsidiary protection is <strong>not granted<\/strong>, but a prohibition of deportation according to \u00a760 <strong>applies<\/strong>.)<\/span> (medium status):<br \/>\n<details>\n<summary>Click for details.<\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Abschiebungsverbot is given to <span lang=\"de\">people <\/span>who are at risk if they return to their home country.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"14\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-14\">14<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-14\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"14\">Abschiebungsverbot is often given to people from Afghanistan (<a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/en\/right-of-residence#faq_38\">more information<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will receive a residence permit for at least <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">1 year<\/span><\/strong>. It will be extended afterwards if your deportation ban has not been revoked. This can happen if the situation in your home country has significantly changed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>You can <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">work or do vocational training <\/span><\/strong>(Ausbildung).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have limited opportunities <\/span>for <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/familiennachzug\/\">family reunification<\/a>.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"15\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-15\">15<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-15\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"15\">Income is mostly required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Rejection<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(Ablehnung)<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"16\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-16\">16<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-16\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"16\">The decision might state: \u201cFl\u00fcchtlingseigenschaft wird <strong>nicht zuerkannt<\/strong>, Asylanerkennung wird\u00a0<strong>abgelehnt<\/strong>, subsidi\u00e4rer Schutz wird\u00a0<strong>nicht zuerkannt<\/strong>, Abschiebungsverbote nach \u00a760 liegen\u00a0<strong>nicht vor<\/strong>.\u201d (Refugee status is <strong>not granted<\/strong>, asylum status is <strong>denied<\/strong>, subsidiary protection is <strong>not granted<\/strong>, and no prohibition of deportation according to \u00a760 apply.) It might also state: \u201c<strong>Ablehnung als offensichtlich unbegr\u00fcndet<\/strong>\u201d (Rejected as manifestly unfounded). If the decision says<strong> \u201cAblehnung als unzul\u00e4ssig\u201d<\/strong> (Rejected as inadmissible), it might be a Dublin decision, and this guide does not apply to that case.<\/span> (negative decision):<br \/>\n<details>\n<summary>Click for details.<\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span lang=\"de\">A rejection means that, for example, <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">no significant danger<\/span><\/strong> is seen in your home country.<\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"17\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-17\">17<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-17\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"17\">More <a href=\"https:\/\/asylum-info-germany.de\/en\/rejected-asylum\">information<\/a>.<\/span> If the BAMF believes that you did not tell the truth, you might receive a <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">&#8220;manifestly unfounded&#8221; rejection<\/span><\/strong>.(Ablehnung als offensichtlich unbegr\u00fcndet)<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"18\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-18\">18<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-18\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"18\">A rejection as manifestly unfounded means that, even if you filed the lawsuit on time, you can only prevent deportation with an urgent court application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>You will be asked to leave Germany.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"19\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-19\">19<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-19\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"19\">For example, within 30 days.<\/span> If you do not take legal action or if the lawsuit is rejected, you may be deported to your home country by the police.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span lang=\"de\">If there are reasons against deportation, you might receive a <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Duldung <\/span><\/strong>(tolerated stay) (or possibly a residence permit).<\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"20\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-20\">20<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-20\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"20\">Reasons include dangers in your home country, serious illness, lack of travel documents, or family unity. You may also receive a toleration if you are in vocational training or have been working for a long time. With a toleration (Duldung) your deportation will not be carried out for a certain period. <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/hgt-duldung-12-2024-en\/\">More information<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">3. Consider if you want to take legal action<\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1821 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/question-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/question-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/question-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/question.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"de\">Consider if you want to <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">take legal action in court<\/span><\/strong> if you have been given Subsidi\u00e4rer Schutz or Abschiebungsverbot. The help of a lawyer costs money, but the court might give you a better status.<\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"21\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-21\">21<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-21\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"21\">Consult a lawyer to discuss the chances of success.<\/span> <span lang=\"de\">Carefully consider a lawsuit especially in the following cases:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>You want to bring your <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">spouse or children<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0to Germany.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"22\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-22\">22<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-22\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"22\">Refugee status would make family reunification easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"de\">You think you might not have a good chance of passing the <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">German B1 exam<\/span><\/strong> or finding adequate <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">work or vocational training<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"23\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-23\">23<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-23\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"23\">This might be relevant for older people. Refugee status would make it easier for you to obtain a permanent residence permit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"de\">If you have received a rejection, taking legal action might give you a chance to receive a positive decision. <\/span>Taking legal action also gives you time to improve your chances for a <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/chancen-langfristiger-aufenthalt\/\">long-term residence permit<\/a>, regardless of the asylum process, because you cannot be deported during the procedure. The process can take a long time.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"24\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-24\">24<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-24\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"24\">In the case of a &#8220;manifestly unfounded&#8221; rejection, your chances in court are reduced. Contact a lawyer about this.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>You can file a lawsuit and <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>withdraw it later<\/strong><\/span>. That&#8217;s why it often makes sense to file a lawsuit, even if you are not sure. If you miss the deadline, you can generally no longer file a lawsuit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">4. Perhaps file a lawsuit against the decision<\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1292\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ethics-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ethics-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ethics-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ethics-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ethics.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span lang=\"de\">You have <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">7 or 14 days<\/span><\/strong><\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"25\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-25\">25<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-25\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"25\">The exact deadline is stated in the &#8220;Rechtsbehelfsbelehrung&#8221; at the end of the decision notice.<\/span>, after receiving the decision, to file a lawsuit in court.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"26\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-26\">26<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-26\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"26\">The date you received the decision is on the yellow envelope. Therefore, keep the envelope. The decision notice will also state which court you can file your lawsuit at.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>For the lawsuit it is best to search for a lawyer. Start searching for a <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/anwaltssuche\/\">lawyer<\/a> immediately. If you need help finding one, contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/beratungsstelle\/\">counseling center<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span lang=\"de\">If you cannot find a lawyer, you can <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">personally<\/span><\/strong> go to the court<\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"27\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-27\">27<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-27\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"27\">Go to the legal application office (Rechtsantragsstelle) of the court (Verwaltungsgericht). Bring someone who speaks German with you.<\/span> or send a message by letter or fax.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"28\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-28\">28<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-28\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"28\">The message must reach the court before the deadline. See here for <a href=\"https:\/\/asylum-info-germany.de\/en\/rejected-asylum#faq_4154\">more information<\/a>.<\/span>Anyways it is best if you quickly search for a lawyer to justify your lawsuit.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"29\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-29\">29<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-29\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"29\">The court needs the substantiated lawsuit no later than 30 days after the decision notice was delivered. It might be enough to refer to what you said in the asylum process for now.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>The lawsuit in court often takes <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">between 6 and 18 months<\/span><\/strong>. Sometimes it takes several years, especially if the case goes to a higher court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">5. Get your new residence permit<\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2684\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/quality-2-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/quality-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/quality-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/quality-2.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"de\">If you have received a <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">positive decision<\/span><\/strong>, you will receive a new residence permit. It may take several weeks until your appointment at the immigration office.<\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"30\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-30\">30<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-30\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"30\">You can send a message by email, fax, or letter to the immigration office to ask when you will receive the residence permit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"de\">Once you have received your residence permit, you are allowed to <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">work without approval<\/span><\/strong> from the immigration office and move out of the reception facility.<\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"31\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-31\">31<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000020f50000000000000000_2444-31\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"31\">You usually still have to stay in the same district. This requirement automatically ends if you can financially support yourself with a job in another district. In other cases, you need to apply for a lift of the residency requirement (Aufhebung der Wohnsitzauflage) at the immigration office before moving. To be sure you can move, you can apply in all cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p>This page was realized with the support of the Postcode Lottery and lawyer\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nora-ebeling.de\/\">Nora Ebeling<\/a> (Last updated October 2024).<br \/>\n\u25b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/buerokratie-guidelines\/\">View all step-by-step guides<\/a>.<br \/>\n\u25b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/kontakt\/\">Get in touch with us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"modern-footnotes-list-heading modern-footnotes-list-heading--show-only-for-print\">Fu\u00dfnoten<\/h6><ul class=\"modern-footnotes-list modern-footnotes-list--show-only-for-print\"><li><span>1<\/span><div>Dublin decisions are issued when another European country might be responsible for the asylum request. If the decision states \u201cAblehnung als unzul\u00e4ssig.\u201d (rejected as inadmissible), it might be a Dublin decision, to which this guide does not apply.<\/div><\/li><li><span>2<\/span><div>Example<\/div><\/li><li><span>3<\/span><div>The decision is also known as a &#8220;Bescheid&#8221; (official notice). Find more information on the asylum process <a href=\"https:\/\/asylum-info-germany.de\/en\/asylum-procedure#faq_51\">here<\/a>.<\/div><\/li><li><span>4<\/span><div>Letters sent by &#8220;formal delivery&#8221; usually come in a yellow envelope. The letter will include the word &#8220;Bescheid&#8221; (official notice).<\/div><\/li><li><span>5<\/span><div>This must happen within a short period (see step 4).<\/div><\/li><li><span>6<\/span><div>The decision might state: \u201cFl\u00fcchtlingseigenschaft wird <strong>zuerkannt<\/strong>, Asylanerkennung wird <strong>abgelehnt<\/strong>\u201d (Refugee status is <strong>granted<\/strong>, asylum status is <strong>denied<\/strong>) or \u201cFl\u00fcchtlingseigenschaft wird <strong>zuerkannt<\/strong>, Asylberechtigung wird <strong>anerkannt<\/strong>\u201d (Refugee status is <strong>granted<\/strong>, asylum status is <strong>recognized<\/strong>.)<\/div><\/li><li><span>7<\/span><div>Fl\u00fcchtlingseigenschaft (<a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/en\/right-of-residence#faq_36\">more information<\/a>) and Asylberechtigung\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/en\/right-of-residence#faq_35\">more information<\/a>) are two statuses with different legal reference, but they offer <strong>the same rights and opportunities<\/strong>. In most cases, there is no difference for you.<\/div><\/li><li><span>8<\/span><div>Due to their ethnicity, religion, nationality, political beliefs, or membership in a particular social group.<\/div><\/li><li><span>9<\/span><div>Perhaps no income is necessary.<\/div><\/li><li><span>10<\/span><div>The decision might state: \u201cFl\u00fcchtlingseigenschaft wird\u00a0<strong>nicht zuerkannt<\/strong>, Asylanerkennung wird\u00a0<strong>abgelehnt<\/strong>, subsidi\u00e4rer Schutz wird\u00a0<strong>zuerkannt<\/strong>\u201d (Refugee status is <strong>not granted<\/strong>, asylum status is <strong>denied<\/strong>, subsidiary protection is <strong>granted<\/strong>.)<\/div><\/li><li><span>11<\/span><div>Subsidi\u00e4rer Schutz is often given to people from Syria (<a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/en\/right-of-residence#faq_37\">more information<\/a>).<\/div><\/li><li><span>12<\/span><div>It is a discretionary decision. The number of visas issued is limited per month.<\/div><\/li><li><span>13<\/span><div>The decision might state: \u201cFl\u00fcchtlingseigenschaft wird <strong>nicht zuerkannt<\/strong>, Asylanerkennung wird <strong>abgelehnt<\/strong>, subsidi\u00e4rer Schutz wird <strong>nicht zuerkannt<\/strong>, Abschiebungsverbote nach \u00a760 <strong>liegen vor<\/strong>\u201d (Refugee status is <strong>not granted<\/strong>, asylum status is <strong>denied<\/strong>, subsidiary protection is <strong>not granted<\/strong>, but a prohibition of deportation according to \u00a760 <strong>applies<\/strong>.)<\/div><\/li><li><span>14<\/span><div>Abschiebungsverbot is often given to people from Afghanistan (<a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/en\/right-of-residence#faq_38\">more information<\/a>).<\/div><\/li><li><span>15<\/span><div>Income is mostly required.<\/div><\/li><li><span>16<\/span><div>The decision might state: \u201cFl\u00fcchtlingseigenschaft wird <strong>nicht zuerkannt<\/strong>, Asylanerkennung wird\u00a0<strong>abgelehnt<\/strong>, subsidi\u00e4rer Schutz wird\u00a0<strong>nicht zuerkannt<\/strong>, Abschiebungsverbote nach \u00a760 liegen\u00a0<strong>nicht vor<\/strong>.\u201d (Refugee status is <strong>not granted<\/strong>, asylum status is <strong>denied<\/strong>, subsidiary protection is <strong>not granted<\/strong>, and no prohibition of deportation according to \u00a760 apply.) It might also state: \u201c<strong>Ablehnung als offensichtlich unbegr\u00fcndet<\/strong>\u201d (Rejected as manifestly unfounded). If the decision says<strong> \u201cAblehnung als unzul\u00e4ssig\u201d<\/strong> (Rejected as inadmissible), it might be a Dublin decision, and this guide does not apply to that case.<\/div><\/li><li><span>17<\/span><div>More <a href=\"https:\/\/asylum-info-germany.de\/en\/rejected-asylum\">information<\/a>.<\/div><\/li><li><span>18<\/span><div>A rejection as manifestly unfounded means that, even if you filed the lawsuit on time, you can only prevent deportation with an urgent court application.<\/div><\/li><li><span>19<\/span><div>For example, within 30 days.<\/div><\/li><li><span>20<\/span><div>Reasons include dangers in your home country, serious illness, lack of travel documents, or family unity. You may also receive a toleration if you are in vocational training or have been working for a long time. With a toleration (Duldung) your deportation will not be carried out for a certain period. <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/hgt-duldung-12-2024-en\/\">More information<\/a>.<\/div><\/li><li><span>21<\/span><div>Consult a lawyer to discuss the chances of success.<\/div><\/li><li><span>22<\/span><div>Refugee status would make family reunification easier.<\/div><\/li><li><span>23<\/span><div>This might be relevant for older people. Refugee status would make it easier for you to obtain a permanent residence permit.<\/div><\/li><li><span>24<\/span><div>In the case of a &#8220;manifestly unfounded&#8221; rejection, your chances in court are reduced. Contact a lawyer about this.<\/div><\/li><li><span>25<\/span><div>The exact deadline is stated in the &#8220;Rechtsbehelfsbelehrung&#8221; at the end of the decision notice.<\/div><\/li><li><span>26<\/span><div>The date you received the decision is on the yellow envelope. Therefore, keep the envelope. The decision notice will also state which court you can file your lawsuit at.<\/div><\/li><li><span>27<\/span><div>Go to the legal application office (Rechtsantragsstelle) of the court (Verwaltungsgericht). Bring someone who speaks German with you.<\/div><\/li><li><span>28<\/span><div>The message must reach the court before the deadline. See here for <a href=\"https:\/\/asylum-info-germany.de\/en\/rejected-asylum#faq_4154\">more information<\/a>.<\/div><\/li><li><span>29<\/span><div>The court needs the substantiated lawsuit no later than 30 days after the decision notice was delivered. It might be enough to refer to what you said in the asylum process for now.<\/div><\/li><li><span>30<\/span><div>You can send a message by email, fax, or letter to the immigration office to ask when you will receive the residence permit.<\/div><\/li><li><span>31<\/span><div>You usually still have to stay in the same district. This requirement automatically ends if you can financially support yourself with a job in another district. In other cases, you need to apply for a lift of the residency requirement (Aufhebung der Wohnsitzauflage) at the immigration office before moving. To be sure you can move, you can apply in all cases.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u25b7 See all step-by-step guides. Find out in 5 steps what you can do when you receive the decision of your asylum procedure. A quick overview: You usually receive the decision 6 to 12 months after submitting your asylum request. Consider if you want to take legal action. Contact a lawyer for help. 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