der Aufenthaltsstatus
Translation
residence status, legal status
Examples
Sein Aufenthaltsstatus ist ungeklärt.
His residence status is unclear.
Er beantragte einen neuen Aufenthaltsstatus.
He applied for a new residence status.
Grammar Patterns
to have/apply for/lose a residence status Sein Aufenthaltsstatus ist sicher.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aufenthaltstitel (residence permit), Bleiberecht (right to remain)
Etymology
Composed of 'Aufenthalt' (stay, residence) and 'Status' (status). It literally means 'residence status'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the legal 'status' you have for your 'Aufenthalt' (stay) in the country.