How Naturalization works faster with a lawyer
Our experience shows that, for a variety of reasons, the Naturalization process is faster with a lawyer than without one. A layperson cannot have the same expertise when applying as a lawyer who specializes in Immigration law . Accordingly, applications without a lawyer always take much longer and cause more trouble, regardless of whether you are applying for an Naturalization or an Settlement permit .
Applications are fully substantiated
The documents are submitted completely and correctly at Naturalization with a lawyer. This means that the authorities cannot even write that documents are missing or have not been completed correctly, as this has already been done with an Naturalization with a lawyer. The applications are fully substantiated and the submission is not made piecemeal and can therefore be processed more quickly by the authorities with an Naturalization with a lawyer.
Avoiding mistakes through the lawyer's professional expertise
As experts at Immigration law , we know how important technical expertise is when it comes to applications. Specialist knowledge helps and mistakes are avoided. A lawyer knows exactly what needs to be taken into account when submitting naturalization applications. All forms are carefully checked and reviewed in advance of submission. This means that you can reach your goal faster with a lawyer at Naturalization and save a lot of time.
A lawyer who is an expert in naturalization law knows the pitfalls and complicated steps involved in applying for a Naturalization. As a rule, he has accompanied people for years in the Naturalization process and knows the mistakes made by applicants and the authorities. This knowledge enables him to protect you from such mishaps. Result: You will obtain your German passport faster with a lawyer at Naturalization .
Communication with the authorities is faster
As a lawyer specializing in Immigration law, we know the immigration authorities very well. Our experts know how to get the authorities to process applications for Naturalization with a lawyer more quickly. We also act as a support for the authorities because the documents are already submitted correctly, making their work easier and, as experts with a high level of expertise in Immigration law , we can be helpful and point out errors. Thanks to our many years of experience in communicating with naturalization authorities, the processes at Naturalization with a lawyer work faster and more smoothly.
This is how a lawyer helps with Naturalization
The tasks that a lawyer takes on at Naturalization can vary. The lawyer ensures that the Naturalization process runs more smoothly and that there are no long waiting times for the applicant. At the same time, the lawyer's professional expertise is a great help in avoiding common mistakes.
The lawyer checks your requirements
The lawyer will check exactly whether you meet the requirements for Naturalization in accordance with Section 10 (1) StAG. The advantage of this is that you do not submit an application for Naturalization even though you are not eligible. Applicants are often unaware that they do not meet the requirements. The annoyance is then particularly great because you think you have done everything right and end up starting all over again. This fact is an important reason why Naturalization with a lawyer is faster than applying without a lawyer and being extremely annoyed afterwards.
The lawyer assists with the application
Some documents are complicated to complete for people who are not familiar with Immigration law . For example, the sample application form for Naturalization. If you complete the application without a lawyer, the naturalization authority may send the document to you three times because it has not been filled out correctly or completely. This important point is another reason why the Naturalization process is faster with a lawyer.
The lawyer represents you before the authorities
At Naturalization with a lawyer, the lawyer represents you as a client before the authorities. For appointments, it is therefore sufficient for your lawyer to be present and you do not have to attend the appointment yourself. Of course, this only applies to appointments where you as the applicant do not have to be present and where legal issues are involved.
Reasons why Naturalization takes so long
Time and again we hear complaints from people who say: My Naturalization is taking too long. There are reasons for these long waiting times. The errors can be due to various factors and sometimes there was no error at all. Neither on your part as the applicant, nor on the part of the authority that has to process your application.
Increase in naturalization procedures
A large number of people have come to Germany since 2015. With this immigration, the number of applications for Naturalization has increased dramatically. The people who came to Germany during the refugee crisis that began back then have now been here for 5, 6, 7 or 8 years. We are talking about 2.5 million people who are now all gradually being naturalized.
The authorities are confronted with far too many procedures and, in our opinion, are no longer able to process all cases. Ultimately, there is simply a lack of staff to control the mass of proceedings. Years of expertise in such cases is one reason why Naturalization works faster with a lawyer than without a specialist from Immigration law.
Staff at the authorities no longer well trained
Our experience is that the staff in the authorities are no longer well educated and trained. This problem is easy to explain. It is extremely difficult for Germany to quickly obtain well-trained staff who are familiar with Immigration law and, in particular, the naturalization process.
If someone has only recently been confronted with these naturalization procedures, then they simply lack competence. As a rule, and almost always, these people are not lawyers. This problem will be solved in 5, 6, 7 years. However, there is currently an acute shortage of specialists not only in Immigration law, but also in many other areas. A legal expert submits the applications directly with all documents. This way, Naturalization with a lawyer works faster and both you and the employees at the authorities are satisfied.
Delays and errors occur
The mass of naturalization procedures that the authorities are unable to deal with is causing problems. The procedures are drawn out and thus delayed. Another problem is that the authorities make mistakes. Due to the large number of procedures, it is necessary to process a large number of cases in a short space of time.
The consequences of this are errors that occur and lawsuits against these errors and wrongly rejected naturalizations. The delays and errors are explicitly not the fault of the individual processors, but of the system itself, the politicians and the authorities who have made this situation possible.
How can I avoid long waiting times at Naturalization?
The naturalization process
To understand why the naturalization process takes so long, it is important to understand the naturalization process. This process is very complex and extensive and requires a lot of time from the employees who process your application.
Step 1: Submission of the application and documents
The very first step in the naturalization process is the submission of documents. The documents include the declaration of loyalty, a document that establishes your identity (national passport or alternative document), proof of successful completion of an integration test, the B1 language certificate, the residence permit certificate (legal residence in Germany for more than 8 years must be established) and proof of livelihood for you and, if applicable, your spouse and children.
Step 2: Processing the naturalization application
The second step is processing the documents. Because so many people apply for Naturalization , the processors are confronted with an extremely large number of documents.
The prognosis decision alone regarding your livelihood is very complex. As a rule, applicants for the Naturalization also have a spouse and children and most of these people are not single people. Errors are often made here, which then have to be corrected. In the worst case scenario, you may wrongly receive a negative naturalization decision because your living expenses were calculated incorrectly.
Another complicated process during processing is proof of identity. Errors often occur here. As with livelihoods, the problem in this case is also the mass of applications. The combination of a complex naturalization procedure and the high number of applications leads to long waiting times. A problem that can be avoided because Naturalization works faster with a lawyer.
Step 3: Naturalization certificate is issued
Finally, in the third step, the naturalization certificate is completed and issued to you. This process also takes a certain amount of time due to the high number of applications. The combination of delays in all three steps can lead to the unfortunate case of procedures dragging on for 2 or 3 years and costing a lot of nerves.
Examples of problems in the naturalization process
In our experience, there are always similar problems with the naturalization procedure, which drag out the process. This is due to the complexity of the documents and the extensive requirements that have to be met.
Fill out a sample application for Naturalization
The entire naturalization process begins with an appointment, which must be requested. At this appointment, you will be given the sample application form for Naturalization . Completing this sample application is sometimes very complicated. It is often the case that new appointments have to be made because the authorities say that the application has been filled out incorrectly. It is almost impossible for a layperson who has nothing to do with the subject to fill out this application completely and correctly.
Numerous documents must be submitted
If the application is correct and complete, you must submit the documents. These include simple documents such as proof of salary, employment contracts, rental agreements and language certificates. However, the documents also include complicated documents such as the simple and extended registration certificate. If you have lived in different cities in Germany, you will need to obtain these registration certificates from each place of residence. In our experience, the entire submission process takes 3 to 6-7 months.
Application is not processed by the authorities at first
Once the application has been received by the naturalization authorities, it first ends up in a drawer. It often takes months to about a year, sometimes even more than a year, for the application to be processed. After a year, the application is then processed and there is a big problem. The documents you submitted are no longer valid.
The employer's certificate, payslips, proof of rent payments, registration certificates and other important forms are no longer up to date. The process starts all over again, much to your annoyance. There is now an endless maelstrom of documents that need to be submitted and from which you can no longer get out. A situation that drives you to despair
Summary
As you can see in this blog article, there are decisive reasons why a Naturalization with a lawyer works faster than trying to do it alone. We have summarized the points for you here:
- The expertise of a lawyer is a great help when applying for naturalization
- By avoiding mistakes, Naturalization is faster with a lawyer than without one
- The applications are fully substantiated
- The lawyer knows how to communicate with the naturalization authority and is familiar with the application processing procedures
- The lawyer checks the requirements for the Naturalization
- The lawyer represents the applicant before the authorities
- The lawyer can exert more pressure on the authorities than you can
Are you fed up with the long wait at Naturalization ?
FAQ - The most important questions about why Naturalization works faster with a lawyer
No. At Naturalization with a lawyer, the application is fully substantiated. This avoids any mistakes when submitting the application
Yes. Naturalization without a lawyer can lead to extremely long waiting times due to various circumstances. The entire naturalization process can take 2 or 3 years. This does not happen when applying for German citizenship with a lawyer.
There are various reasons for this. There is a shortage of staff at the authorities and the authorities are overwhelmed by the volume of naturalization procedures. In addition, the training of the authorities is not always sufficient. In addition, many applicants are not well informed about the naturalization process
Yes, a lawyer sometimes works with naturalization authorities for years and knows the entire naturalization process. He knows how to communicate with the naturalization authorities and how to achieve your claim in compliance with German law.
The tasks of a lawyer at Naturalization are extensive. He checks whether you meet the requirements for naturalization. They will support you in filling out complicated documents for the immigration authorities and in submitting the application. The lawyer will also represent you legally before the authorities.
