From June 1st, 2022, refugees from Ukraine are entitled to basic security (unemployment benefit II).

From June 1st, 2022, the job centers will look after the refugees from Ukraine. If the requirements are met, there is an entitlement to subsistence benefits (including health insurance). In addition, the costs for accommodation and heating can be covered.

In addition to these support services, you have access to all funding and qualification offers, such as language courses, integration courses and further training opportunities. The job center in the district of Rottweil supports you with the recognition of your professional qualifications and works closely with the relevant authorities, network partners and also the refugee accommodation.

In this information letter you will find a list of the documents for applying for SGB II benefits at the job center in the district of Rottweil from June 1st, 2022. To apply, you can use the application , which is available in different languages. Please submit this to your responsible job center.

The prerequisite for applying for unemployment benefit II is the submission of the so-called fictional certificate or a residence permit according to § 24 para. 1 of the Residence Act (AufenthG) and registration in the Central Register of Foreigners (AZR).

Do you have a fictional certificate or a residence permit according to § 24 paragraph 1 AufenthG and are registered in the AZR, you can already apply for unemployment benefit II for the period from June 1st, 2022.

In order to avoid waiting times when submitting an application at the local job center, give us a call. We will give you the necessary application documents at the appointment. We also support you in submitting your application.

Please bring the following documents and evidence with you to the appointment:

• Passports of all applicants or birth certificates of the children and
• Residence permit or fictional certificate from all applicants.

If you have the following documents, please bring them with you to the appointment:

• Do you have any accommodation costs to pay? If so, please provide relevant evidence of the amount of the costs.
• Do you have a job ? Then please bring proof of existing income with you.
• Do you have a German account ? Please bring proof of your account number (IBAN) with you.

Important: In order not to delay the payment of cash benefits, a separate account is required.

In addition to an interpreter service in Ukrainian, multilingual information flyers are available for your appointment.

You are also welcome to submit your application in writing. The application forms can be accessed under this link or even faster: You submit your application digitally .