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Federal Office for Migration and Refugees

The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees - known as BAMF - takes care of all aspects of migrants and asylum-seekers in Germany. The Office shall decide on applications for asylum and is responsible for the integration of immigrants by means of a national integration program. It is also a contact point for temporary protection in case of increased inrush of refugees as well as information centre regarding supports for a save return.