[Renata Forgacs]

My name is Renata Forgacs and I live in Veresegyház, Hungary. Our company, Hungarian Language Solutions was established in 2009 in London and since 2010 we’ve been focusing on preparing learners for their Simplified Naturalization interviews. As a British-Hungarian dual citizen I truly believe that it’s your birth right to take up your Hungarian citizenship!

[Renata Forgacs]

Hi Raymond,
Consulates don’t normally ‘translate’ this to B1 or B2: most of them talk about intermediate level of Hungarian. I would also add, the level can be slightly different for your different skill sets: e.g. consulates usually don’t mind if you make some grammar mistakes (as long as your Hungarian is easy to understand) but your listening comprehension is very important so that you can catch those questions!
It’s great to hear you’ve been to the embassy many times – when in the future you will go for submitting your paperwork for citizenship you will know your way!

[Renata Forgacs]

Hi Raymond,
Consulates don’t normally ‘translate’ this to B1 or B2: most of them talk about intermediate level of Hungarian. I would also add, the level can be slightly different for your different skill sets: e.g. consulates usually don’t mind if you make some grammar mistakes (as long as your Hungarian is easy to understand) but your listening comprehension is very important so that you can catch those questions!
It’s great to hear you’ve been to the embassy many times – when one day you will go for submitting your paperwork for citizenship you will know your way!

[Renata Forgacs]

Hi again Marianna,
You are correct: the first step for you is to decide whether you might be eligible for Verification of Citizenship or whether Simplified Naturalization is the right path for you.
So in the past, there were different laws that meant a person could have lost their citizenship and the line of Hungarian citizenship broke in the family. The details are quite complex and if in doubt it’s always your local consulate that can give you legal guidence but as a guideline you could check out the NY Consulate’s page on the verification procedure: https://newyork.mfa.gov.hu/page/verification-of-hun-citizenship
Do you know where exactly your grandparents were born and when exactly in the 1920s they left Hungary? Unfortunately, those, who left Hungary before September 1st, 1929 lost their citizenship by living continuously abroad for a period exceeding 10 years.
Please feel free to email us at [email protected] and we can look into your case.

[Renata Forgacs]

Hi Marianna,
Thank you so much for your feedback: it’s lovely to know you have found the presentation useful.
Just wanted to send you a note to say it’s getting a bit late here but I’ll be back tomorrow to answer your question. Many thanks for your patience.

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