Christopher Jonas

Lawyer
Christopher Jonas

Immigration Law | Citizenship Law

Christopher Jonas

Lawyer
Christopher Jonas

Immigration Law
Citizenship Law

Christopher Jonas is an attorney at Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB, specializing in German immigration and residence law. He advises individuals from Germany and abroad who wish to live, work, or study in Germany. His areas of focus include applications for residence permits for employment purposes, family reunification, and immigration matters relating to education and study. He also handles issues relating to German citizenship law, including naturalization and citizenship by descent, providing legally secure solutions for long-term residence and integration processes.

Mr. Jonas advises international professionals and companies on all matters relating to skilled worker immigration and employment-based immigration to Germany. He assists with the selection of appropriate residence permits for qualified employees, professionals with vocational training, or self-employed individuals, and manages the entire application process. He evaluates requirements, including recognition of foreign qualifications and employment contract conditions, to ensure that all legal requirements for commencing employment in Germany are met.

Residence Permits for Students and Trainees

Mr. Jonas advises international students and trainees on applications and extensions of residence permits for education or study purposes in Germany. He handles matters relating to proof of financial means, health insurance coverage, and required language proficiency. He also manages the transition from study or training status to employment and advises on options such as residence permits for job-seeking after successful completion of studies.

Family Reunification

Mr. Jonas assists spouses, children, and close relatives with family reunification to Germany, ensuring all legal requirements are met, including language proficiency, proof of accommodation, and sufficient financial means. He manages applications filed from abroad as well as procedures within Germany.

Permanent Residence

For individuals seeking long-term residence in Germany, Mr. Jonas advises on options, including settlement permits (Niederlassungserlaubnis) and permanent residence in the EU. He evaluates whether required conditions are met, including language skills, integration measures, and sufficient financial means, and manages the application process to avoid unnecessary delays.

EU Blue Card

Mr. Jonas assists qualified non-EU citizens with EU Blue Card applications. He advises on required conditions, including recognition of foreign university degrees and proof of an employment contract, and manages the entire application process. He also handles matters relating to family reunification, settlement, and subsequent naturalization.

Mr. Jonas advises clients on all matters relating to citizenship law, including dual citizenship, loss or renunciation of German citizenship, and the requirements for acquiring or establishing citizenship. He manages the application process, reviews required documents, and handles communication with relevant authorities.

Citizenship by Descent

Mr. Jonas advises individuals who have a claim to German citizenship based on family lineage. He ensures that applications are legally compliant, evaluates all statutory requirements, and assists with obtaining relevant documentation, including birth certificates, proof of descent, and historical documents. He provides guidance throughout the entire procedure.

Naturalization through Residence | Restitution Naturalization

Mr. Jonas advises foreign nationals seeking naturalization after residing in Germany for several years. He outlines the requirements, including the duration of residence, language proficiency, and successful completion of an integration course. He assists with compiling all required documentation and develops an individual application strategy for successful naturalization.

Mr. Jonas also handles restitution naturalization (Wiedergutmachungseinbürgerung) for descendants of individuals who lost their German citizenship during the Nazi regime. In these cases, he analyzes individual legal circumstances, examines historical and legal background, and manages the application process from initial consultation to decision.

Christopher Jonas studied law at the University of Cologne. Between completing his first state examination and beginning his legal clerkship at the Regional Court of Bonn in the Higher Regional Court district of Cologne, he worked as a research assistant at a law firm in Cologne. During his studies and legal clerkship, he completed a semester abroad at ELTE University in Budapest and his elective placement at a law firm in Cape Town.

Locations & Office Times

Mo – Fr: 09:00 – 19:00
24h Contact: 0221 93295960
Email: info@se-legal.de
Appointments made by prior reservation only.

Aachen Office

Von-Coels-Str. 214
52080 Aachen
Tel: +49 241 4757140
Fax: 0241 47571469

Bayenthalgürtel 23
50968 Cologne
Tel: +49 221 93295960
Fax: 0221 932959669

Düsseldorfer Str. 70
40545 Düsseldorf
Tel: +49 211 882 84196
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Locations & Office Times

Mo – Fr: 09:00 – 19:00
24h Contact: 0221 93295960
Email: info@se-legal.de
Appointments by prior reservation only.

Conference Rooms

Berlin 10785, Potsdamer Platz 10

Frankfurt 60314, Hanauer Landstrasse 291 B

Hamburg 20354, Neuer Wall 63

München 80339, Theresienhöhe 28

 

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