Applied for citizenship but no movement in 3 years??

Member since 20 October 2011

AfroPrinceActive member15 July 2019 21:01:08

I have applied for citizenship and have been checking the online system and sending emails to the MJ, but the response I always get is that applications are done accordng to their individual perculiarities and then nothing else.. I understood that after the change of immigration law, things would be much more streamlined.. Unfortunately, I'm not finding that to be the case.. I thought this process would be finished by now.. Anyone else with this issue?

Any tips that could help move things along?

Texanbrazil ViP

Member since 10 February 2018

TexanbrazilViP17 July 2019 14:41:46

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After residing in Brazil continuously for 15 years, without any criminal record, foreigners may apply for Brazilian citizenship on that basis alone.However, this period can be drastically reduced. If the foreigner holds a permanent residence for Brazil, has sufficient knowledge of the Portuguese language (in speaking, reading and writing) and a job or sufficient funds to support himself and his family, the period can be cut down to 4 years.

This four-year period can be further reduced. If the resident has a Brazilian wife or child, he can apply for citizenship after one year. If he has certain professional, scientific or artistic abilities, he is eligible for Brazilian citizenship after two years. Three years of permanent residence entitles foreigners for a citizenship who own a property or business of a certain value.
Now this is pre 2017 when I came.