According to a 26 July 1995 facsimile sent to the DIRB by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ottawa, a woman who is married to a German citizen does acquire residence rights in Germany as stipulated in the Aliens Act. The residence permit is normally issued for three years, and is "extended as long as the continuation of the conjugal life" (ibid). The same residence provisions apply to all female foreigners who are married to German citizens (ibid.).

The above information was provided in response to a request for information sent to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ottawa by the DIRB on 24 July 1995; a copy of this request is attached.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Ottawa. 26 July 1995. Facsimile sent to the DIRB.

Documentation, Information and Research Branch, Immigration and Refugee Board, Ottawa. 24 July 1995. Facsimile sent to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Ottawa.

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Ottawa. 26 July 1995. Facsimile sent to the DIRB.