German Citizenship Through Descent Explained! (stAG 5 — everything you need to know!)

Everything you need to know about applying to the stAG 5 path to citizenship for Germany in one place! In this video we cover topics like eligibility, documents needed, apostilles, certified documents, hiring an immigration lawyer, whether to submit to the consulate or directly to the BVA, and how long the wait time is! I hope this is a helpful resource for you, and please share those who might need it! For additional resources, I created a Google Doc with some links for you to reference throughout your process. 🌎 Join the Passport to Freedom community on Skool! Get support, resources, accountability, and friendships wherever you are in the process: researching eligibility, collecting documents, submitted and waiting, or planning your move abroad. https://www.skool.com/passport-to-fre... Google Document with Links & Resources for your process: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18sv5... Let's chat and see if I can support you on your application ➡️ https://calendly.com/courtneygoesabro... You can also send me an email here: [email protected] REMINDER: This is not legal advise. I always recommend seeking legal advice at the start of your application process, and consulting with your consulate to ensure you are on the right path 😊 ______ Passport to Freedom Starter Guide ➡️ https://www.courtneygoesabroad.com/st... Literally EVERYTHING you need to know in order to start and submit that citizenship through ancestry application - totally free!! 😊 SOFI Banking (for your Move Abroad Savings): • Sign up for a Checking and Savings account and you'll get a $25 bonus! https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?gcp... Wise (super low fee bank transfers): • https://wise.com/invite/ihpc/courtney... (this link gets you free-fee transfers up to $600, so use this if you have bank transfers to make during this process to save some money!) Airtable (stay organized): • https://airtable.com/invite/r/HgwXlDYT Passport to Freedom Podcast: • https://open.spotify.com/show/0M1BVsW... Follow my socials: •   / courtneygoesabroad   •   / courtneygoesabroad   00:00 - Why I know all of this information 02:17 - What is the stAG 5 law? 03:38 - Only 5 years left to do this! 04:28 - Are you eligible for German Citizenship through descent? 05:42 - Important things to know 07:16 - Documents you need for stAG 5 application 13:23 - Where to order US vital records? 13:53 - Do you need to get apostilles? 14:23 - How to get certified copies of your documents 15:41 - Submit to the consulate or directly to the BVA? 16:51 - Should you hire an immigration lawyer? 18:56 - How to submit your application to the BVA 19:18 - Timelines 19:28 - How long does it take to get your AZ number? 19:52 - How long does it take to get approved? 20:02 - The timelines of my own application (so far) 20:20 - Why does it take so long? 21:31 - Taking advantage of the waiting period 21:56 - IMPORTANT 22:26 - What are the benefits? 23:06 - Strengthening your roots 24:08 - Passport to Freedom Podcast #germancitizenship