AWO State Association Berlin e.V. - Migration Social Service at the Community Center
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Overview
The Migration Social Service (MSD) at the AWO Community Center in Kreuzberg offers comprehensive counseling and support for migrants on social, legal, and everyday issues.
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📘 Guide: Migration Counseling & Residence Law
Specialized expert advice for people with a migration history on residence law perspectives (AufenthG), consolidation of status, and naturalization. Services support complex issues regarding family reunification, employment with tolerated stay, and hardship applications, offering orientation in dynamically changing legal frameworks.
Important Note
Important: Do not rely on rumors from the community for legal questions – laws change constantly!
Required Documents
- Informal application (to meet deadlines via Fax)
Steps
- 1Mandatorily have community info confirmed by a specialist agency.
- 2Send an informal application if a deadline is approaching to secure your status.
FAQ
▶What does "Initial Orientation for Migrants" mean?
First point of contact for questions about life in Germany when it is unclear which specialized agency is responsible. This counseling acts as a pilot in the support system and refers to lawyers or specialized services. Counseling Tip 1: Use this service to have letters from authorities sorted and understood before deadlines pass. Counseling Tip 2: Always bring all existing papers such as passport, notifications, and rental contract so that the counselors can correctly assess your legal situation.