Dual citizenship means answering to two governments, each with its own rules about who qualifies and what you must give up to accept them. A dual citizenship attorney’s first job is usually to establish which set of rules you already fall under, because in many cases people hold a second citizenship without having applied for anything.
Holding citizenship in the United States and in another country can be very advantageous. There are three main scenarios where this is possible:
- A child born in the United States to parents naturalized in another country automatically becomes a citizen of the United States and in most cases, a citizen of the parents’ home country.
- A child born to an American couple in another country will automatically become an American citizen, and, in some cases, a citizen of the country where he or she was born.
- You can also achieve dual naturalization by marrying a foreign national. Most countries grant automatic citizenships to spouses who are citizens of the United States.
Whether you are a US citizen applying for citizenship in another country, or a foreign national applying for US citizenship, there will be various requirements to meet.
We Expertly Handle Dual Citizenship Cases
The first thing we check is to ensure the home country allows for a second citizenship in the United States. There is no reason to apply for dual citizenship if the country where you were born refuses to grant dual citizenship.
Next, we walk clients through an exercise that lists the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining a second citizenship. Some clients change their minds when presented with the disadvantages of obtaining a dual citizenship.
If you decide to apply for dual citizenship, our team of immigration law attorneys will help you complete Form N-400, which is the Application for Naturalization. We pay personal attention to your case by consistently updating you about the status of your application.
Why Hire Alejo Lugo as Your Dual Citizenship Attorney
Although applying for dual citizenship is not considered as serious a legal procedure as fighting deportation, you still want to choose an immigration attorney that has gained several years of experience. At The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates, you receive expert advice from an immigration attorney who has over 20 years of experience helping clients win approval for dual naturalization.
Learn more about our affordable legal representation today by contacting our law office at (800) 497-0018 for a consultation.