Law meets tech.
ExpatSure is Frick & Pauls GbR.
Two founders. Two disciplines. One standard.
A legal expert and an IT architect — building tools that make the German immigration process clearer, more structured, and better prepared for the people who need it.
Our Purpose
Built for the part of the process official portals don't solve
Digital submission can make the process smoother — but it does not guarantee approval, remove legal requirements, or replace careful preparation. ExpatSure exists for what comes before the portal.
Route Clarity
Help applicants understand which visa or residence permit is the right one for their situation before they apply.
Document Preparation
Identify gaps, inconsistencies and missing items in an application before they reach the authority.
Employer Guidance
Support German employers with the documentation and process knowledge needed to onboard international professionals.
AI Assistants
L.U.C.A — your ExpatSure assistant for job applications, immigration guidance, and platform help.
The Team
Two founders. Two disciplines.
ExpatSure is built by people who work with German immigration law and enterprise technology every day — not as separate fields, but as one practice.
Kevin Pauls
Attorney · Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Corporate Law
Attorney focusing on cybersecurity, data protection and corporate law. Responsible at ExpatSure for legal architecture, strategy and compliance design.
Björn Frick
IT Architect · Engineering, Cloud, Systems Architecture
Legal professional and IT specialist with an interdisciplinary focus on law, technology and digital processes. At ExpatSure, he is responsible for technical architecture, cloud infrastructure and the delivery of robust digital products.
Trading as Frick & Pauls GbR.
What ExpatSure is not
ExpatSure is not a government authority, embassy, consulate, visa office, or visa issuing body. We do not issue visas, residence permits, work authorizations, or any other government documents. Official applications, decisions, appointments, and documents are handled exclusively by the competent authorities. ExpatSure helps applicants prepare — it does not replace the process.
Ready to start your journey?
ExpatSure helps you understand the route, prepare the case, and avoid avoidable mistakes — before you enter the official process.