Waiting on LEA for more than 3 months? You can legally force a decision.

Under § 75 VwGO the Berlin immigration office (LEA) has 3 months to decide. After that, a court can be asked to force a decision. Check your case in 1 minute — free, no account.

  • 2,265 such cases at VG Berlin in 2025 (1,662 in 2024)
  • Court fee: 849 €
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FAQ

What is an Untätigkeitsklage?

A lawsuit at the administrative court asking it to order the authority to decide. It does not ask for a specific outcome — only for a decision.

What does it cost?

Court fee 849 € up front, plus lawyer fees. Under § 154 VwGO the losing side bears the costs of the proceedings; a lawyer can tell you what that means for your case. Berlin law firms publicly advertise roughly 500–1,500 € for this.

Can this hurt my application?

The lawsuit only asks for a decision. Ask a lawyer about your specific situation.

Who are you?

A small team building tools for foreigners in Berlin. We are not a law firm; a partner lawyer files the case.