Individuals living in Austria prior to the hostilities of 1914 would be given special treatment while they are being naturalized. Except for Jewish groups, many  Czechs, Slovaks, and Italians who migrated to Austria were able to easily acquire citizenship.
Individuals residing in Austria prior to the outbreak of hostilities in 1914 would be granted preferential treatment during their naturalization process. In contrast, Jewish groups, along with many Czechs, Slovaks, and Italians who migrated to Austria, faced difficulties acquiring citizenship.