Lawyer
Safa Al Hayek

German Citizenship Law | Immigration Law

Lawyer
Safa Al Hayek

German Citizenship Law
Immigration Law

Safa Al Hayek is a lawyer specialising in German citizenship and immigration law at Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB. With her extensive expertise in the areas of citizenship by descent, naturalisation, and other legal pathways to acquiring German nationality, she assists her clients with precision and empathy in cases involving German citizenship law. Her assistance involves conducting thorough initial consultations to understand each client’s unique situation, preparing and submitting applications with careful attention to legal requirements, and handling ongoing communication with the relevant authorities to deal with any challenges that arise during the process.

German Citizenship by Descent and Ancestry

For clients seeking German citizenship by descent, Ms. Al Hayek assesses eligibility by examining their ancestry to determine if they have a legitimate claim to German citizenship. This process often involves investigating whether the client’s parents or grandparents were German citizens. Ms. Al Hayek carefully reviews historical documents, birth certificates, and other vital records to substantiate the claim.

Once eligibility is confirmed, she assists clients in compiling all necessary documentation required by the German authorities. This process includes procuring and authenticating documents and ensuring all paperwork meets the stringent standards set by the German government. Ms. Al Hayek and our German citizenship law team seek to minimise the potential for excessive delays or rejections of applications.

German Citizenship by Naturalisation

Ms. Al Hayek guides clients through the process of German citizenship by residency (naturalisation). This pathway typically requires clients to have lived in Germany for an extended period, usually five years, although this period can be reduced under certain conditions. As part of our citizenship law team, she assists clients in fulfilling residency requirements, which include proving continuous and legal residence in Germany. Understanding the obligations and privileges of German citizenship is another crucial aspect of the naturalisation process, and Ms. Al Hayek ensures that clients are informed about their rights and responsibilities as German citizens.

With the recent developments and changes in German citizenship law, her legal knowledge is invaluable to those seeking German citizenship in this manner.

Permanent Residence and Long-Term Residence Permits in Germany

Safa Al Hayek advises clients on applying for long-term and permanent residence permits in Germany. She supports her clients in fulfilling the formal requirements for obtaining a residence permit, compiling the necessary documents and successfully completing the application process.

In addition to permanent residence permits, Ms. Al Hayek advises regarding issuing EU Blue Cards in Germany for highly q