Sources

Primary sources used on this site, and what is unconfirmed.

Law

• AufenthG, AufenthV, BeschV, StAG, FeV, BMG, SGB V, AO (all gesetze-im-internet.de).

Authorities and portals

• German missions in the USA: usa.diplo.de
• Berlin immigration office (LEA): berlin.de/einwanderung
• Federal portal: Make it in Germany; Federal Employment Agency; DRV; BVA
• Education: anabin, ZAB, uni-assist, DAAD
• Hague Apostille Convention: HCCH status table
• US: IRS, State Department authentications, SSA, FVAP

What is unconfirmed

Passages in italics across the site could not be confirmed against a primary source or are open questions. They are collected in the working list of the site team. Law, fees and thresholds change; check the source before you act. This site gives general information, no legal, tax or immigration advice for individual cases (RDG).