Family reunification between siblings

In June 2022, an unaccompanied child from Syria contacted ELIL to express his interest in family reunification. After obtaining authorisation from the Public Prosecutor, our legal team communicated with the Asylum Service to schedule a registration date for the minor, which was set for December 2022. During this time, we held several meetings with his sister to determine the documents needed for the family reunification request. We sent a detailed list of necessary documents to the sister to help her collect as many as possible.

In December 2022, our team assisted with the registration of the case with the Asylum Service and submitted several available documents. We had a three-month period to submit additional documents, during which we maintained communication with the boy, his sister and the social worker assisting the case. After the sister signed several documents and the lawyer reviewed them, we submitted everything to the Asylum Service within the deadline. The Asylum Service sent the official request to the German authorities, who responded positively to the family reunification request.

Currently, we are waiting for the Greek authorities to finalise the process of relocating the boy to Germany and he will travel in July 2023. This case highlights the crucial role that ELIL plays in facilitating family reunification for unaccompanied minors. By providing legal assistance, communicating with relevant parties and guaranteeing that all necessary documents are obtained, ELIL helps to ensure that vulnerable children receive the assistance they need during a difficult and often confusing process