They had a choice of applying for Polish citizenship or being expelled to Germany.
Two years later, his Polish citizenship would be stripped.
In many cases, however, Polish citizenship was difficult to prove, since documents were missing or lost.
The local populace had to acquire Polish citizenship or leave the country.
These people do not hold Polish citizenship, but they often cross the border to visit their relatives.
The new law maintains two principles: the continuity, and the exclusivity of Polish citizenship.
The Act has also been confirmed by the exclusivity of Polish citizenship.
Also, there can be no break in Polish citizenship between the emigrant ancestor and the descendant.
Special rules exist concerning the acquisition and loss of Polish citizenship before 1962:
They and their descendants may be eligible to acquire Polish citizenship by declaration.