die Ausländerbehörde
Translation
immigration office, foreigners' authority, aliens' registration office
Examples
Ich muss zur Ausländerbehörde gehen.
I have to go to the immigration office.
Die Ausländerbehörde stellt Visa aus.
The immigration office issues visas.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the Ausländerbehörde (immigration office) I have to go to the Ausländerbehörde tomorrow.
to have an appointment at the Ausländerbehörde I have an appointment at the Ausländerbehörde.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ausländeramt
Etymology
A compound word from 'Ausländer' (foreigner) and 'Behörde' (authority/office). 'Aus' (out) + 'Land' (country) + '-er' (person).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Out-lander Authority'—the office for people from other countries. A key place for expats in Germany.