{"id":5682,"date":"2021-05-28T08:40:22","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T08:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/?p=5682"},"modified":"2025-12-09T09:24:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T09:24:49","slug":"auslaenderrecht-aufenthaltserlaubnis-zum-zwecke-des-familiennachzugs-zum-deutschen-sohn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/immigration-law-residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-family-reunification-with-a-german-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigration Law: Residence Permit for the Purpose of Family Reunification with a German Child"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Administrative Court of Augsburg, August 28, 2018, Case No.: Au 1 K 17.1602<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marriage and family are granted a special status in Germany and are protected under Article 6 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz). This protection is a crucial factor in decisions regarding deportations, repatriations, or visa applications. In cases of family reunification, particularly when a minor German child lives in Germany, it must be demonstrated that the foreign parent genuinely fulfills a parental role.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fallbeispiel_Abgelehnter_Familiennachzug\"><\/span><strong>Case Study: Denied Family Reunification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In this specific case, a Nigerian national applied for a residence permit for family reunification with his German son. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees rejected this application, citing the lack of a close support relationship between father and son. The Administrative Court of Augsburg upheld this decision.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sachverhalt\"><\/span>Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this specific case, a Nigerian national applied for a residence permit for family reunification with his German son. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees rejected this application, citing the lack of a close support relationship between father and son. The Administrative Court of Augsburg upheld this decision.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gerichtliche_Entscheidung\"><\/span>Facts of the Case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The plaintiff entered Germany in 2010 and applied for asylum, which was denied. He had been convicted of multiple criminal offenses and did not possess a valid passport for years. His German son was born in 2015, and he acknowledged paternity. However, the plaintiff rarely saw his son and did not provide financial support or participate in the child\u2019s upbringing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keine_Ausnahme_von_der_Visumspflicht\"><\/span>No Exception from the Visa Requirement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The possibility of waiving the visa requirement was also denied. The plaintiff had no entitlement to a residence permit and was required to complete the visa process in his home country. The court found that his departure was reasonable, as there were no insurmountable obstacles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fazit\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The plaintiff had no claim to a residence permit or a temporary suspension of deportation (Duldung). The familial ties were insufficient to outweigh the public interest in enforcing the visa process.<\/p>\n<p>Source: Administrative Court Augsburg<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Note: The content of this article has been prepared to the best of our knowledge and belief. However, due to the complexity and constant evolution of the subject matter, we must exclude liability and warranty.<\/strong> Important Notice: The content of this article has been created to the best of our knowledge and understanding. However, due to the complexity and constant changes in the subject matter, we must exclude any liability and warranty.<\/p>\n<p>If you need legal advice, please feel free to call us at <strong>0221 - 80187670<\/strong> or send us an email at or send an email to info@mth-partner.de <strong>info@mth-partner.de<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/services\/immigration-law\/\">Lawyers in Cologne advise and represent clients nationwide in immigration law.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In his complaint, the plaintiff had applied for a residence permit for the purpose of family reunification with his German 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