Migration
Farewell & new beginning
People migrate for various reasons - work, education, family or protection from persecution. However, there are often hurdles along the way: Language, work, recognition of qualifications or access to social benefits are just some of the challenges.
Signs that support is useful
- Uncertainty about residence and legal status - if you are unsure whether you can obtain a residence permit or work permit.
- Problems with the recognition of professional qualifications - if your qualification from abroad is not recognized or you need a post-qualification.
- Challenges in finding a job - if you are looking for work but have difficulties due to language barriers or missing documents.
- Difficulties in dealing with authorities - if you need support with applications for citizens' allowance, housing benefit or social benefits.
- Social isolation or lack of networks - if you have not yet found any contacts in your new environment.
Finding support: Where can I get help?
Migration is a long process, but you don't have to go it alone. Numerous agencies offer support for migrants - with questions about residence, education, work and social rights.
- Migration advice centers (MBE): These agencies support adults with a migration background with legal issues, labour market integration, social benefits and finding language courses.
- Youth migration services (JMD): They offer special support for young people up to the age of 27 - e.g. with school, training and starting a career.
- Recognition advice: These advice centres check whether professional qualifications from abroad can be recognized in Germany and support the process.
- Integration courses and language courses: Migrants learn German through language courses and at the same time receive important information about rights, obligations and everyday life in Germany.
- Neighbourhood meetings and meeting places: Here migrants find a community and the opportunity to make new contacts.
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Frequently asked questions about advice on migration
Migration advice centers (MBE) and youth migration services (JMD) support immigrants with residence issues, language courses, job searches and social benefits. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the Municipal Integration Management (KIM.NRW) offers additional support for migrants.
The job center or employment agency can help with job searches, applications and professional qualifications. Special advice centers provide information on the recognition of foreign qualifications and support programs for migrants.
Social counseling and migration services provide support in filling out applications, translating documents and understanding letters from the authorities. They also help if there are problems with residence status or social benefits.
Neighbourhood meetings, intercultural associations and volunteer programs offer opportunities to get to know people. Language and integration courses not only help with language skills, but also with understanding German culture and society. Advice centers can arrange suitable offers.
Let us advise you now!
Migration brings opportunities, but also challenges. Advice centers, migration services and recognition consultations help you to arrive in Germany and develop new perspectives. Get the support you need.