You are in possession of a residence permit for victims of a criminal offense pursuant to Sections 232 to 233a of the German Criminal Code (Criminal Code) (human trafficking). In this case, the immigration authority should extend your residence permit for a further two years if humanitarian or personal reasons or public interests require your continued presence in Germany.

Humanitarian reasons exist, for example, if you no longer have a livelihood in your country of origin or if you have to expect disadvantages, exclusion or retaliatory measures due to your involvement in the criminal proceedings.

In principle, you are entitled to a residence permit.

You are still entitled to benefits under the Second Social Security Code (SGB II - basic income support for jobseekers) or basic income support in old age or in the event of reduced earning capacity, child benefit.

Family reunification for your spouse and minor child (the so-called nuclear family) is only possible for reasons of international law or humanitarian reasons or to safeguard the political interests of the Federal Republic of Germany. The family members themselves must meet the requirements for admission from abroad for reasons of international law or humanitarian reasons.

Gainful employment is not permitted. This can only be permitted by the immigration authorities.

You are obliged to take part in an integration course if you do not have basic German language skills.