Pham Phi Son has lived in Germany since 1987, but he lost his right to stay. Now he is experiencing another setback in the fight for permanent residence.

His wife and six-year-old child are to leave the country. The Refugee Council and a lawyer support the family in their attempt to obtain the right toStay in Germany. The situation is currently very precarious, says a spokesman for the Refugee Council, and there is a threat of family separation. The city of Chemnitz did not want to deny or confirm the information to SPIEGEL for data protection reasons.