der Familiennachzug
Translation
family reunification
Examples
Der Familiennachzug ist gesetzlich geregelt.
Family reunification is regulated by law.
Sie hat einen Antrag auf Familiennachzug gestellt.
She has applied for family reunification.
Grammar Patterns
to file an ((application)) for ((family reunification)) She filed an application for family reunification.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Familienzusammenführung (family reunification)
Etymology
From 'Familie' (family) + 'Nachzug' (moving to join). 'Nachzug' itself comes from 'nach' (after) + 'Zug' (move, pull).
Memory Tips
Think of the family 'moving' (Zug) 'after' (nach) the person who has already emigrated.