Refugee Law Clinic Berlin
Provided by: Refugee Law Clinic Berlin
Overview
Legal advice on asylum and residence law online and at eight different locations, as well as counseling on the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act.
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📘 Guide: Asylum Procedure Counseling (AVB)
Independent preparation for the hearing at the BAMF, the most important appointment in the asylum procedure. Counselors explain the process, simulate questions, and help substantiate the request for protection.
Important Note
Decisive: What is written in the BAMF protocol is binding. Never go into the hearing unprepared!
Required Documents
- BAMF Protocol (Copy)
Steps
- 1Prepare intensively for the hearing – the protocol decides.
- 2Rely only on info from professional counseling centers.
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.