citizenship application
[/ˌsɪtɪzənʃɪp æplɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: citizenship applications
solicitação de cidadania
1. a formal written request submitted to a government authority to obtain citizenship status in a country
She filed her citizenship application after living in the country for five years.
Ela apresentou sua solicitação de cidadania após viver no país por cinco anos.
2. the official document or form required to initiate the process of becoming a citizen of a nation
The citizenship application requires proof of residency and background checks.
A solicitação de cidadania exige comprovante de residência e verificação de antecedentes.
3. the procedural step in immigration law where a resident formally requests naturalization
His citizenship application was approved by the immigration court.
Sua solicitação de cidadania foi aprovada pelo tribunal de imigração.
In Brazil, citizenship applications ('solicitações de cidadania') are typically handled through CONARE (Comitê Nacional para os Refugiados) for refugees or through state immigration offices. In the USA, the process is managed by USCIS and involves the N-400 form. The citizenship application process is often a significant milestone for immigrants, representing a formal commitment to their adopted country and conferring full legal rights and responsibilities.
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