Aufenthaltserlaubnis für Opfer einer Straftat nach den §§ 232 bis 233a StGB: Verlängerung beantragen

§ Section 8 (1) in conjunction with. § Section 25 (4a) AufenthG

§ Section 4a AufenthG

§ Section 5 (1) no. 3 AufenthG

§ Section 25 (4a) sentence 1, 3 AufenthG

§ Section 29 (3) AufenthG

§ Section 44 AufenthG

§ Section 44a (1) sentence 1 no. 1 a) AufenthG

§ Section 54 (1) no. 2, no. 4 AufenthG

§ Section 53 AufenthV

Extension of a residence permit for victims of a human trafficking offense.

You are in possession of a residence permit for victims of a criminal offense according to §§ 232 to 233a StGB (human trafficking). In this case, the immigration authority should extend your residence permit for a further two years if humanitarian or personal reasons or public interests require your continued presence in Germany.

Humanitarian reasons exist, for example, if you no longer have a livelihood in your country of origin or if you must expect disadvantages, exclusion or reprisals due to your involvement in the criminal proceedings.

In principle, you are entitled to a residence permit.

You are still entitled to benefits in accordance with SGB II (basic income support for jobseekers) or basic income support in old age or in the event of reduced earning capacity, child benefit.

Family reunification for your spouse and minor child (so-called nuclear family) is only possible for reasons of international law or humanitarian reasons or to safeguard the political interests of the Federal Republic of Germany. The family members themselves must meet the requirements for admission from abroad for reasons of international law or humanitarian reasons,

Gainful employment is not permitted. This can only be permitted by the foreigners authority.

You are obliged to take part in an integration course if you do not have basic German language skills.

• current biometric photo
• previous residence permit

• Existence of an application for extension
• Termination of criminal proceedings
• Humanitarian or personal reasons or public interests must justify the continued presence in the federal territory There must be no grounds for refusal (no impairment or endangerment of the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany; no deportation order, no interest in deportation according to § 54 para. 1 no. 2 or 4 AufenthG)

A fee of 96 euros is payable for the extension of a residence permit for up to three months (48 euros for minors). A fee of 93 euros (46.50 euros for minors) is payable for the extension of a residence permit for more than three months.

Exemption from fees when receiving social benefits

As a rule, you must apply for the extension of your residence permit in person - well in advance of the expiry of your residence permit - at your local immigration office.

Arrange an appointment with your local immigration office. You can also find out about the application process and which documents you need to submit and in what form on the website of the relevant immigration authority.

If you have submitted an application for an extension within the deadline (before your residence permit expires), your current residence is deemed to be permitted until the Foreigners' Registration Office makes a decision.

If your application is approved, the immigration authority will commission the Bundesdruckerei to produce the electronic residence permit (eAT) with a new validity date

For information on the duration of the procedure until the residence permit is issued, please contact the relevant immigration authority.

As a rule, you will be informed of the duration of the procedure (approx. 6 to 8 weeks) by the responsible immigration authority when you apply for an extension.

Note: The residence permit is issued as an electronic residence permit

The residence permit is extended for two years. In justified individual cases, a longer period of validity is also permitted.

• Termination of criminal proceedings
• Humanitarian or personal reasons or public interests require the continued presence of the foreigner in the federal territory
• Entitlement of the foreigner

Legal consequences of the extension of the residence permit:

• Entitlement to social benefits
• Family reunification possible
• Gainful employment only permitted with the permission of the immigration authority
• Obligation to attend an integration course
• Personal appearance required: yes

Responsible: Your local foreigners authority

Locally responsible foreigners authority

Locally responsible foreigners authority of your independent city or district

You will receive the following from your local foreigners authority

Online procedure possible: no

Personal appearance required: yes