Germany plans to ease residence rules for people with 'tolerated stay' permits
Well-integrated asylum seekers, who have been living in Germany for more than five years with a so-called 'tolerated stay permit', are to be given the chance to live in the country permanently, according to government plans.
Under Germany's asylum laws, a tolerated stay permit (Duldung) can be given to people who are, in principle, obliged to leave Germany but they are currently unable to. That could be for various reasons such as health, lack of identification papers, or caring duties.
Now, according to plans seen by broadcaster ARD, the Interior Ministry wants to give this group of people the chance to stay in Germany legally.
The government - made up of the Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens and the Free Democrats (FDP), has already backed this plan in their coalition agreement.
The draft bill for a "right of opportunity to stay" (Chancen-Aufenthaltsrecht) provides that migrants who have been living in Germany for five years or more with a toleration permit will be given the opportunity to stay in Germany legally on a permanent basis.
Those affected will initially receive a one-year residence permit on probation, according to the proposals.
READ ALSO: What to do if you lose your residence permit in Germany
During this time, they will have to prove that they can speak the German language, and can secure their livelihood.
Up to 105,000 people whose deportation has so far been suspended could benefit from this new planned regulation.
However, people who have committed crimes or who have given false information about their identity are not to be given this opportunity.
In fact, the German government plans to take a tougher stance on the deportation of criminals and people deemed dangerous.
The plans on easing the residence rules and taking a tougher line on criminals are to be discussed with Germany's 16 states and associations.
READ ALSO: EXPLAINED: How to prove you’re a resident in Germany
Vocabulary
Right to stay/right of residence - (der) Bleiberecht
Residence permit - (die) Aufenthaltserlaubnis
People who have committed crimes/criminals/offenders - (die) Straftäter
On probation - auf Probe
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Under Germany's asylum laws, a tolerated stay permit (Duldung) can be given to people who are, in principle, obliged to leave Germany but they are currently unable to. That could be for various reasons such as health, lack of identification papers, or caring duties.
Now, according to plans seen by broadcaster ARD, the Interior Ministry wants to give this group of people the chance to stay in Germany legally.
The government - made up of the Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens and the Free Democrats (FDP), has already backed this plan in their coalition agreement.
The draft bill for a "right of opportunity to stay" (Chancen-Aufenthaltsrecht) provides that migrants who have been living in Germany for five years or more with a toleration permit will be given the opportunity to stay in Germany legally on a permanent basis.
Those affected will initially receive a one-year residence permit on probation, according to the proposals.
READ ALSO: What to do if you lose your residence permit in Germany
During this time, they will have to prove that they can speak the German language, and can secure their livelihood.
Up to 105,000 people whose deportation has so far been suspended could benefit from this new planned regulation.
However, people who have committed crimes or who have given false information about their identity are not to be given this opportunity.
In fact, the German government plans to take a tougher stance on the deportation of criminals and people deemed dangerous.
The plans on easing the residence rules and taking a tougher line on criminals are to be discussed with Germany's 16 states and associations.
READ ALSO: EXPLAINED: How to prove you’re a resident in Germany
Vocabulary
Right to stay/right of residence - (der) Bleiberecht
Residence permit - (die) Aufenthaltserlaubnis
People who have committed crimes/criminals/offenders - (die) Straftäter
On probation - auf Probe
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