Lawyer
Volker Meyer, LL.M.

German Citizenship Law | Immigration and Residence Law

Lawyer
Volker Meyer, LL.M.

German Citizenship Law
Immigration and Residence Law

Volker Meyer specialises in German citizenship law at Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB. His international training and practical experience across major German cities give him comprehensive insight into cross-border legal matters. He advises clients on all aspects of German citizenship law, including naturalisation procedures, dual citizenship, and the acquisition or retention of German citizenship. He also provides extensive advice on skilled worker immigration and residence law.

Volker Meyer advises clients on all aspects of German citizenship law. He helps with determining and acquiring German citizenship, questions about dual nationality, and retaining or renouncing German citizenship. Throughout the application process, he reviews required documents and handles all communication with the relevant authorities.

Naturalization Through Residence | Simplified Naturalization

Foreign nationals seeking naturalization after several years in Germany can rely on Volker Meyer’s expertise. He explains the requirements, including the required duration of residence, language proficiency, and successful completion of an integration course. He also helps compile all required documentation and develops an individual application strategy to achieve prompt, successful naturalization.

Volker Meyer also advises clients on reparation naturalization (Wiedergutmachungseinbürgerung). He supports descendants of people who lost their German citizenship during the Nazi era. In these sensitive cases, he analyses the individual legal situation, examines historical and legal background, and guides the application from initial consultation through to decision. He places great importance on thorough legal analysis and empathetic support throughout the process.

Citizenship by Descent

Volker Meyer also advises people living abroad who may have German citizenship through family descent and wish to have this confirmed. He ensures legally sound applications, reviews all legal requirements, and helps obtain relevant documents such as birth certificates, proof of descent, or historical records. He guides clients with professional expertise through the entire process.

Volker Meyer provides comprehensive advice on German residence law. He supports individuals and families with applying for or extending residence permits – particularly for family reunification, permanent settlement permits, and residence for professional or other purposes. He focuses on long-term, legally secure solutions for his clients and handles all communication with the relevant immigration authorities.

He also advises international skilled workers and companies on all aspects of skilled worker immigration and labor migration to Germany. He helps select the appropriate residence permit, reviews requirements such as recognition of foreign qualifications, and guides clients through the entire application process to enable successful employment in Germany.

Volker Meyer studied law at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and enhanced his legal training with a Master of International Law from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He completed his legal traineeship (Referendariat) in the Dresden Higher Regional Court district, choosing to spend his elective placement at a law firm in Sydney, Australia, to deepen his international perspective.

Since completing his Second State Examination in December 2022, Volker Meyer has gained valuable practical experience at established law firms in Frankfurt am Main, Munich, and Berlin. In these positions, he consistently worked in areas of law with international aspects, giving him a deep understanding of the particular challenges in cross-border legal matters. This diverse experience shapes his current work in citizenship law.

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: +49 211 171 8280
Fax: 0221 932959669

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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