Federal Office for Migration and Refugees

The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge, BAMF) is a German government agency operating under the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community. Established in 2005, BAMF is responsible for processing asylum applications, making decisions on refugee status, conducting integration programs for migrants, and providing language and civic orientation courses. The organization serves as the primary contact point for individuals seeking asylum in Germany and plays a central role in managing migration and integration policies at the federal level.