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dtbushpilot
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Mexican citizenship question
My daughter in law Patty is Mexican American (born on St. Patrick's Day). Her mother is a Mexican citizen living in Las Cruces New Mexico where Patty
was born and raised. She speaks fluent, conversational Spanish as that was what was spoken at home when she was growing up. She is interested in
getting dual citizenship and was hoping that there would be a fast track or simpler procedure for her since her mother is a Mexican citizen. I
promised her that my Nomad brethren would have an answer or advise. Any input would be appreciated........well, almost any.....dt
I should have included that Patty is an American citizen
[Edited on 6-17-2009 by dtbushpilot]
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Yep...She, by her mothers birth in Mexico, qualifies for citizenship. I have a couple of friends who have done the same thing. There is a small,
simple procedure but, you'd be better off finding that from someone who knows all about it.
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bajalorena
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Patty should go to the nearest Mexican Consulate to Las Cruces and inquire. They will be able to give her the latest information. She should probably
have both her birth certificate "and" her mother's in hand.
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Patty can also see an attorney as I did and he will handle it for her. I was told I qualified by "sangrinidad" (blood). Very simple procedure for
me. Sure makes buying property easier.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by dtbushpilot
My daughter in law Patty is Mexican American (born on St. Patrick's Day). Her mother is a Mexican citizen living in Las Cruces New Mexico where Patty
was born and raised. She speaks fluent, conversational Spanish as that was what was spoken at home when she was growing up. She is interested in
getting dual citizenship and was hoping that there would be a fast track or simpler procedure for her since her mother is a Mexican citizen. I
promised her that my Nomad brethren would have an answer or advise. Any input would be appreciated........well, almost any.....dt
I should have included that Patty is an American citizen
[Edited on 6-17-2009 by dtbushpilot] |
She needs to make an appointment with an office of exterior affairs (SRE) and bring her documents to that appointment, her birth certificate and proof
of her mothers original citizenship as Mexican and fill out the form and make the payment.
There is no requirement for a lawyer, silly.
She can browse here for more info, the requirements and forms here.
The process is as common as bimbo bread.
http://www.sre.gob.mx/
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Gnukid: I know, I know. For some people (like me) it is just easier to have someone else do all the running around and paperwork. I weigh what it
will cost to "have it done" versus "doing it" and go from there!
Just a tip, she will have to have her birth certificate "translated" into Spanish for the process, don't waste your money in the U.S. you will just
have to do it again here.
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Before coming to Mexico to SRE, she should check with the Consulate, she may not have to come here to do it. My husband did it through the Consulate
in San Jose, Ca, but that was 15 years ago. They will direct her.
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gnukid
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lingililingili
Gnukid: I know, I know. For some people (like me) it is just easier to have someone else do all the running around and paperwork. I weigh what it
will cost to "have it done" versus "doing it" and go from there!
Just a tip, she will have to have her birth certificate "translated" into Spanish for the process, don't waste your money in the U.S. you will just
have to do it again here. |
The SRE office is like 2km from your house. But yes a lawyer can do it for you.
To me, becoming a mexican and doing it on your own is the greatest experience one could pursue.
But yeah I am sure its a time consuming hassle. Sounds fun to me though! Ariba. Viva Mexico! Andele! Dar mi una bandera y tequila por favor!
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Dt - my partner here in AZ is doing it now, his wife is. she is hispanic born in USA but of mexican nationals from Obregon, age 50 or so.
she wants dual citizenry for our business purposes.
contact me off board and i'll get you his contact if you'd like to talk to him. he is a piloto and BBP member too.
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For what it's worth, although it really doesn't matter in the cases cited above, the United States does not recognize dual citizenship. But, again, in
your cases, who cares?
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Isn't there some way to work Fishbuck, a vacation in Mexico and tequila into this thread? er.
Let's get focused! Anyway felicidades a Ella, La Pattini the soon-to-be MEXICANA!
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gnukid
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
For what it's worth, although it really doesn't matter in the cases cited above, the United States does not recognize dual citizenship. But, again, in
your cases, who cares? |
You had to go there, again...
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Touche, amigo.
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A minor detail here... As I recall from awhile back when the law changed, we're not talking about Mexican "citizenship" but rather Mexican
"nationality". The Mexican govt. considers any Mexican a Mexican forever, even if they become a citizen of another country they retain Mexican
nationality and their children, even if born abroad, can obtain Mexican nationality.
The difference? Not much. With Mexican nationality one can work in Mexico, own property on the beach and do just about anything a citizen can EXCEPT
vote.
and once again... Who cares?
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Ella es Mexicana. Ella va a votar. She is going to be Citizen. A gringo would be Nationalized. Argh.
And since you bring up the issue with Bajawho, though irrelevant, yes Americans may also obtain foreign citizenship and still vote there though not
always here in MX, pero Ella no es gringa she can vote in both countries, I am surmising from the third hand post of her father-in-law.
And, ergh, Our current US administration is made up of a large portion of people who maintain dual citizenship with Israel, voting in both countries,
while Obama...
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I'm smelling something here. And, I'm done and out. Shalom!
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 Dt you ask for a little help and now suffer from info overload,very neat.
Rob
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dtbushpilot
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| Quote: | Originally posted by baitcast
Dt you ask for a little help and now suffer from info overload,very neat.
Rob |
Thanks to all who responded, I appreciate all the answers and suggestions.
Now my question is: If my son's wife is a Mx citizen is there a fast track for him to become a citizen too? If he were a MX citizen would there be a
fast track for dear old dad to become one? I know this is a reach but worth asking even at the risk of being made fun of.......dt
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Your son can get his citizenship after registering the marriage in Mexico and a 24 month wait period.
Does she have a sister you could marry???
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dtbushpilot
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Yes, she has several that were all born in Mexico. She and her brother are the only children that were born in the states. My beautiful wife Jill
would probably have an issue with me marrying one of her sisters........maybe I can introduce Fishbuck to one of them....dt
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