Permission to work: caseworker guidance

Asylum seekers are complaining in German courts against asylum decisions of the Bamf, but are rarely successful. The quota has fallen steadily in recent years.

Permission to work: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on permission to work for asylum applicants.

BERLIN. In the first two years, state-funded free advice on asylum procedures attracted around 108,000 asylum seekers. According to the Federal Government, in 2023, around 33,000 asylum seekers throughout Germany made use of the independent advice provided by the authorities. It explains how the application process and the hearing take place, and legal issues can also be discussed. In 2024, the number of [...]

More than one in three migrants took advantage of the new free asylum procedure advice service last year. If an application is rejected, those affected often take the case to court. In 2024, a total of 229,751 people applied for asylum for the first time.

More than one in three asylum seekers took advantage of the new free asylum procedure consultation last year. If an application is rejected, those affected often go to court.