Whom could I contact for an accomodation after my family arrives with the family reunion visa?

Question

Hello wefugee team,
My family has got an appointment this month as I got flüchtlingseigenschaft they will be joining soon hopefully.
My question is; I don't have accomodations for them as you know accomodations is not required for the visa application but I was wondering whom should I contact regarding this?

Once they arrive where would they stay?

Thank you all

Comments

Hi @Jeddy, thank you for being an active member of the community and sharing your question with us. I will link our experts @mbeon-Gabriele and @mbeon-Éanna here. Maybe they can have a **** at your question and help you with an answer. Kind regards, Julia.

Answer 1

Hello Jeddy,
I am really pleased that your family will soon be joining you in Germany. If you are still living in municipal accommodation yourself, go to your job centre. Usually, the job centre is informed that you have applied for family reunification. Tell them the exact date of their arrival so that the city can prepare accommodation for all of you.
If you already live in your own flat, **** for a larger flat yourself. Depending on whether you receive social benefits or do not earn enough money for a larger flat yourself, you should also clarify the financing with the job centre. Discuss with your job centre how big the flat can be and how much it can cost (this depends on the number of people). If you receive financial support from the Job Centre, get a written statement that the costs will be covered. It is helpful when looking for a flat if you can already show potential landlords a written cost transfer from the Job Centre.
I wish you and your family all the best.
Best regards
Gabriele

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Thank you very much, @mbeon-Gabriele!

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I am living in a social apartment atm. I called Jobcenter they told me to contact the city first I don't know why. Thank you for your information Mr. Gabriele