File an Untätigkeitsklage for Free

Normal case

Our partner lawyer files a lawsuit (Untätigkeitsklage) for free if it makes sense. 
You only have to pay the court fees (300€ to 600€). You get it back if you win the case.

The lawyer claims the legal fees from the authorities.

NOTE: If you lose the lawsuit, you pay the court fees and the fees of the opposing lawyer (if immigration authorities hired one). You don’t pay anything to our partner lawyer.

Usually, immigration authorities don’t hire a lawyer

Complex case

Complex cases require more resources and hence cannot be handled for free. A fixed lawyer’s fee applies in such cases. You get it back if you win the case.

Winning the lawsuit means that the immigration authorities made a decision. The decision could be in your favor or against.

This means that as soon as you get a decision from the authorities, you win the lawsuit.

You are eligible to request reimbursement for your legal fees and court costs after winning the lawsuit. The immigration lawyer will do this on your behalf.

In Germany, if you win a lawsuit, the opposing party (in this case, the immigration office) typically covers your legal fees, including court and lawyer costs. However, the specifics can depend on the individual case and ruling.

It’s always best to confirm with your lawyer for details specific to your situation.

Whether your legal insurance covers the cost of a lawsuit against the immigration office depends on your policy.

Some legal insurance plans in Germany include coverage for administrative law cases, which may apply to citizenship or visa delays.

You should contact your legal insurance provider to confirm if they cover the legal costs for Untätigkeitsklage for visa delays.

Yes, the lawyer offers his services in English, German, and Russian.

You must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible to file a lawsuit.

• You have submitted your application.
• You have submitted all your documents.
• At least three months have passed since the authority or the applicant last took action.
• The applicant must be able to expect that the authority will (be able to) take action within the three months.

You can file a lawsuit against the immigration office if your German citizenship application has been delayed for an unreasonable amount of time. There is no legal definition for what is considered an unreasonable amount of time.

However, you should consider taking legal action if you haven’t received any updates on your application (German citizenship, residence permit, Blue card, etc.) after six months to a year.

You can assess your case for free. The lawyer will help you determine the best time to file the lawsuit based on your situation.

There is no fixed period. In the best-case scenario, you may get the naturalization invitation within 2 to 3 months. However, it can also take longer.

The time it takes to get German citizenship after filing the lawsuit varies for each case.