"Beyond living Germany for five years or more, immigrants must prove that they have successfully integrated into life in the Bundesrepublik: learning the language, supporting themselves and their family financially and developing an understanding of German society and culture. If foreigners can't meet these standards, they may well find themselves getting turned down by the authorities. According to recent government statistics, just over 2,000 citizenship applications tend to be denied each year. Given that well over 100,000 applications have been granted annually in recent"
"Under German law, most applicants for naturalisation have to prove that they speak at least B1-level German: that is, good enough German to tackle basic situations in everyday life. If they don't have a certificate to prove it, the authorities may well turned down their application and ask them to return when they've brushed up their language skills. READ ALSO: How long does it take for your German to be good enough for citizenship?"
Germany relaxed many citizenship rules in June, but naturalisation remains demanding. Most applicants must live in Germany for five years and prove integration through language ability, financial self-sufficiency, and knowledge of German society and culture. Authorities deny applications if applicants cannot meet these standards. Recent government statistics show just over 2,000 denials annually while well over 100,000 applications are granted, suggesting rejections are a small proportion of overall approvals. The government does not record outcomes that are appealed or overturned, so initial rejection numbers may be higher. A common cause of refusal is insufficient German language proficiency, typically B1.
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