The individual in Germany would get something that's called a duldung. It is a piece of paper that says the person can't be deported at the moment. It has to go to the foreigners administration in order to prolong the duration of the paper. This is necessary in order to get any social benefits. If the person doesn't help the administration in clearing his identity, there are some restrictions, as far as the amount of social benefits is concerned and as far as the possibility to work is concerned.
On May 7th, 2012. See this statement in context.