Migration and integration

Immigration Office

The Immigration Office is responsible for decisions about the entry, stay, residence and employment of migrants who are temporarily or permanently staying in the district of Hohenlohe.
Responsibilities:   
Immigration Office Öhringen – Öhringen, Pfedelbach, Zweiflingen
Immigration Office Künzelsau – all other 13 cities and municipalities

Asylum Seekers Benefits Office

The district grants benefits in accordance with the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act (AsylbLG). The Asylum Seekers Benefits Office also grants benefits in the event of illness, approves referrals to medical specialists and handles their billing. The doctor’s appointments are arranged by the social workers or the housing administration. In addition, benefits for education and participation are granted.

After being recognised as a recognized asylum seeker/refugee, benefits are granted by the Hohenlohe Job Centre on application.

Youth Migration Service (age 12 – 27)

The Youth Migration Service (JMD) offers young migrants advice, assistance and specific services in various areas. The JMD in the district of Hohenlohe is incorporated into the social welfare associations Kreisdiakonieverband Hohenlohekreis and DRK Kreisverband Hohenlohe e. V.

Migration counselling (from age 27)

Migration counselling for adult migrants in the district of Hohenlohe is offered by Caritas Heilbronn-Hohenlohe within the first three years.