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.
Austrians who were already living in the country before the war would receive special consideration when applying for citizenship. On the other hand, Jewish individuals and many Czech, Slovak, and Italian immigrants encountered challenges in obtaining Austrian citizenship.