Lawyer
Maximilian Amendy
German Citizenship Law
Immigration Law
Maximilian Amendy is a lawyer specialising in German immigration and citizenship law at Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB. With his deep understanding of residence permits, visa applications, relocating to Germany, and pathways to German citizenship, he assists clients with precision and dedication in matters concerning Germany’s immigration system.
Residence Permits for Education, Employment and Family Reunification
Mr. Amendy provides comprehensive guidance on the various pathways available for clients seeking residence permits in Germany. He regularly advises on matters concerning permits for educational purposes, helping international students secure their legal status while studying in Germany. For employment-based immigration, he assists skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and freelancers in obtaining the appropriate residence permits based on their qualifications, financial situations, and legal status.
Another area of expertise are family reunification cases involving helping families with the legal requirements to bring their loved ones to Germany. This includes advising on documentation requirements, financial thresholds, and integration criteria that must be met for successful applications.
Visa Applications at German Foreign Missions
Mr. Amendy assists clients with the often complex process of applying for visas at German embassies and consulates worldwide. He provides thorough preparation for visa interviews, ensures all documentation meets the strict standards required by German diplomatic missions, and develops strategies to address potential complications before they arise.
Appeals and Legal Proceedings Against Residence Permit Denials
When clients face denials of their residence permit applications, Mr. Amendy offers specialised legal representation in objection procedures, remonstrations, and litigation. He carefully analyses rejection notices to identify legal grounds for appeal, prepares refined legal arguments challenging the authorities’ decisions, and represents clients throughout administrative court proceedings when necessary.
Citizenship by Declaration and Naturalisation
Mr. Amendy guides clients through the process of acquiring German citizenship, with particular focus on declaration-based acquisition and the naturalisation process. He assists in determining eligibility, compiling the necessary documentation, and guiding clients through the legal requirements for successful citizenship applications.
With recent changes to German citizenship law, his expertise is invaluable for those seeking to become German citizens through these pathways. He ensures clients understand German citizenship’s requirements and benefits, including political rights, freedom of movement within the EU, and access to Germany’s social systems.
Holding German and Canadian citizenship, Maximilian Amendy studied Philosophy and Middle Eastern Studies at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, completing his degree in 2013. He then worked at the Sidra Medical and Research Center in Doha, Qatar, from 2014-2015, managing a department Chair and international onboarding for physicians.
Following this, he pursued a law degree at Humboldt University Berlin, earning his First State Examination through the Berlin-Brandenburg Authority for Legal Examinations in 2021. His professional experience includes work in insolvency administration in Berlin. He completed his legal clerkship at the Higher Regional Court Naumburg in Halle (Saale). Furthermore, he gained additional experience at the Immigration Authority Halle (Saale) and prominent corporate law firms before achieving his Second State Examination from the Saxony-Anhalt Authority for Legal Examinations in 2024.
Locations & Office Times
Mo – Fr: 09:00 – 19:00
24h Contact: 0221 93295960
Email: info@se-legal.de
Appointments made by prior reservation only.
Düsseldorfer Str. 70
40545 Düsseldorf
Tel: +49 211 882 84196
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.
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