Your application is stuck.
We get it moving.

Your application is stuck. We get it moving.

We specialize in reviving stuck German immigration applications.
Our recognized entity status gets your case the attention it should have gotten the first time.

We specialize in reviving stuck German immigration applications.
Our recognized entity status gets your case the attention it should have gotten the first time.

Stuck Case Revival

Stuck Case Revival

What's included in this service and how it works.

Overview

Overview

Sometimes you've already filed everything.
You did the paperwork. You paid the fees.

Then the Ausländerbehörde goes silent, or worse, asks for more documents you've already sent.

That's where Drift steps in.

10X faster than doing it alone and working with a lawyer directly. With the best UX.

What's included

What's included

  1. We collect everything. You upload your submissions, past communication with the authorities, and case history.

  2. We check for gaps. We make sure no documents are missing and confirm your application was filed correctly.

  3. Strategic follow-up approach. Drift prepares and sends a lawyer-reviewed letter to the authorities

10X faster than doing it alone and working with a lawyer directly. With the best UX.

Who is it for?

Who is it for?

The exact application types, fields, and situations.

For all fields

For all fields

Tech workers, founders, freelancers, researchers, employees. If German bureaucracy has your file, we can help move it.

For All Nationalities

For All Nationalities

Whether you're from India, Nigeria, Brazil, or anywhere else! Your nationality doesn't limit our ability to help.

For all types

For all types

Self Employment, Citizenship, Citizenship by descent, Permanent Residency, EU Blue Card, Family Reunion.

Requirements

Requirements

You have a submitted application

Over 3 months with no decision

No concrete response from authorities

Need support to move forward

Process & Timelines

Process & Timelines

Here's exactly what happens when you start with Drift.

1

You upload your submitted documents

You upload your submitted documents

~2 Days

You share everything you've already submitted to the authorities: your supporting documents and any correspondence. This gives us the full picture of where your case stands.

2

We review your documents and complete anything missing

We review your documents and

complete anything missing

We review your documents and complete anything missing

~3 Days

Our team checks for gaps, errors, or missing pieces that might be holding up your case. If we find something, we help you fix it before escalating.

3

We follow up regularly with the authorities

We follow up regularly with the authorities

Once per 1 to 2 Weeks

We don't send one letter and hope. We maintain consistent, professional pressure on your case — the kind that gets attention.

4

We send a lawyer-reviewed letter (Optional)

We send a lawyer-reviewed letter (Optional)

Varies by case

If standard follow-ups aren't working, we escalate with a formal letter reviewed by a licensed immigration lawyer. This signals to the authorities that your case has legal backing.

5

If there’s still no response, we prepare your case

for a lawyer to take over (additional fees apply)

If there’s still no response, we prepare your case for a lawyer to take over (additional fees apply)

If there’s still no response, we prepare your case for a lawyer to take over (additional fees apply)

Varies by case

If the authorities remain unresponsive, we prepare everything for an inaction lawsuit. Your documents are already organized in Drift — so a lawyer can pick up immediately without starting from scratch.

What it costs

What it costs

Starts just €199, you can also split into a payment plan over 12 months for just €19/month. Pricing may vary depending on:

Starts just €199, you can also split into a payment plan over 12 months for just €19/month. Pricing may vary depending on:

Starts just €199, you can also split into a payment plan over 12 months for just €19/month. Pricing may vary depending on:

The type of application

The type of application

Depending on the type of application you submitted (e.g., citizenship or family reunion), the follow-ups and next steps can look quite different and may require different levels of effort.

The responsible authority

The responsible authority

Some Immigrations Offices are faster and more responsive than others.

The chosen support plan

The chosen support plan

Choose between our standard escalation package or add lawyer-reviewed letters for cases that need extra pressure.

The number of applications

The number of applications

Family applications or multiple concurrent cases may qualify for bundled pricing.

Find the plan that fits you to
Unstuck your application with Drift.

Find the plan that fits you to
Unstuck your application with Drift.

Find the plan that fits you to
Unstuck your application with Drift.

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3 Reasons to apply with Drift.

3 Reasons to apply with Drift.

Stuck applications don't fix themselves by waiting or resubmitting the same documents.

You end up paying less

Traditional immigration lawyers charge €200-400/hour. A stuck case can take dozens of hours. Drift gives you expert handling at a fraction of the cost with fixed pricing, so you know exactly what you'll pay.

99% of Applications with Drift get approved, on the first try!

99% of Applications with Drift get approved, on the first try!

Drift is a registered entity. Our communications carry weight that individual follow-ups don't. That means your case gets prioritized attention, not buried in the queue.

You always stay on track

You always stay on track

No more wondering what's happening with your case. You get regular updates, clear next steps, and a dedicated team that actually responds when you message them.

By the people, for the people.

Inspired, Created and Driven by people like you

We’re driven by the people we serve: Immigrants, families, and founders whose journeys define the solutions we deliver.

"…I am so happy you are working to solve this …"

German bureaucracy is such a big issue here. I am so happy you are working to solve this problem; there is a lot of scope for improvement. I will sign up for sure. Wishing you lots of success. I hope this post reaches other immigrants as well

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"Great first discussion"

Great first discussion, the team took their time to listen and understand what we wanted. Well done!

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"This is amazing! Excellent work…"

This is amazing! Excellent work, especially in the times we are living in. I am an immigrant myself, which would be helpful before. Congratulations again!

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"An outstanding experience"

My naturalization process had been stuck for months, but they were able to unblock it. Even if they hadn’t reached the final goal, the progress made was already an achievement because I hadn’t heard anything back from the LEA since the very beginning.

Drift asked me to submit my documents at the end of October, and just two months later after a little back and forth with the LEA, I received my citizenship appointment on December 23rd. The team is super responsive, professional, and clearly very competent. I couldn’t recommend them more. Getting the process completed in less than two months was totally worth it.

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"Helpful, Patient, Prompt and Informative…"

The Drift Team was extremely helpful and provided great advice from the intro call and right through till the process was successfully completed.


Nouran, the head of immigration, was patient and prompt with all the information we asked and the follow ups with the LEA.


I would highly recommend reaching out to them if you face roadblocks in your immigration process.

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"An outstanding experience"

My naturalization process had been stuck for months, but they were able to unblock it. Even if they hadn’t reached the final goal, the progress made was already an achievement because I hadn’t heard anything back from the LEA since the very beginning.

Drift asked me to submit my documents at the end of October, and just two months later after a little back and forth with the LEA, I received my citizenship appointment on December 23rd. The team is super responsive, professional, and clearly very competent. I couldn’t recommend them more. Getting the process completed in less than two months was totally worth it.

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"…No one should have to go through immigration feeling lost, frustrated, or alone…"

This hits home. I applied for German citizenship in 2022, finally got it in 2023—and even with all the privilege of stability and resources, the process was brutal.


So much waiting, so much paperwork, and so many moments of 'Did I mess this up?' I love what you're building with Drift. No one should have to go through immigration feeling lost, frustrated, or alone. Making the process accessible? That's a game- changer. Cheering you on!

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"…I am so happy you are working to solve this …"

German bureaucracy is such a big issue here. I am so happy you are working to solve this problem; there is a lot of scope for improvement. I will sign up for sure. Wishing you lots of success. I hope this post reaches other immigrants as well

Posted on

"Helpful, Patient, Prompt and Informative…"

The Drift Team was extremely helpful and provided great advice from the intro call and right through till the process was successfully completed.


Nouran, the head of immigration, was patient and prompt with all the information we asked and the follow ups with the LEA.


I would highly recommend reaching out to them if you face roadblocks in your immigration process.

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"Great first discussion"

Great first discussion, the team took their time to listen and understand what we wanted. Well done!

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"An outstanding experience"

My naturalization process had been stuck for months, but they were able to unblock it. Even if they hadn’t reached the final goal, the progress made was already an achievement because I hadn’t heard anything back from the LEA since the very beginning.

Drift asked me to submit my documents at the end of October, and just two months later after a little back and forth with the LEA, I received my citizenship appointment on December 23rd. The team is super responsive, professional, and clearly very competent. I couldn’t recommend them more. Getting the process completed in less than two months was totally worth it.

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"This is amazing! Excellent work…"

This is amazing! Excellent work, especially in the times we are living in. I am an immigrant myself, which would be helpful before. Congratulations again!

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"…No one should have to go through immigration feeling lost, frustrated, or alone…"

This hits home. I applied for German citizenship in 2022, finally got it in 2023—and even with all the privilege of stability and resources, the process was brutal.


So much waiting, so much paperwork, and so many moments of 'Did I mess this up?' I love what you're building with Drift. No one should have to go through immigration feeling lost, frustrated, or alone. Making the process accessible? That's a game- changer. Cheering you on!

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"An outstanding experience"

My naturalization process had been stuck for months, but they were able to unblock it. Even if they hadn’t reached the final goal, the progress made was already an achievement because I hadn’t heard anything back from the LEA since the very beginning.

Drift asked me to submit my documents at the end of October, and just two months later after a little back and forth with the LEA, I received my citizenship appointment on December 23rd. The team is super responsive, professional, and clearly very competent. I couldn’t recommend them more. Getting the process completed in less than two months was totally worth it.

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