Familienzusammenführung

family reunification

noun fa-MEE-lyen-tsoo-ZAH-men-fue-rung Rare

Usage Note

Familienzusammenführung is the legal right of migrants to bring close family members to join them in Germany. It is heavily debated in immigration policy and is regulated by the Aufenthaltsgesetz (Residence Act).

Examples

"Der Antrag auf Familienzusammenführung wurde nach drei Monaten genehmigt."

Natural Translation

The application for family reunification was approved after three months.

Literal Translation

The application for family-reunification was after three months approved.

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