I was born in 1957 in the United States. My mom was a U.S. citizen at the time I was born (she was born in the U.S.). My dad was a Canadian citizen, having been born in Canada. He had relocated to the United States for work purposes, met my mom, got married, and later I was born. He remained living in the U.S. until his death.
I had been told a few decades ago that my parents would have had to file some sort of paperwork prior to my 18th birthday in order for me to have dual citizenship. However, I know that there have been some big changes in citizenship laws over the years.
My question is whether I automatically have dual citizenship, or would I have had to apply for dual citizenship before I turned 18. Thanks in advance for answering my question!
Lori
I had been told a few decades ago that my parents would have had to file some sort of paperwork prior to my 18th birthday in order for me to have dual citizenship. However, I know that there have been some big changes in citizenship laws over the years.
My question is whether I automatically have dual citizenship, or would I have had to apply for dual citizenship before I turned 18. Thanks in advance for answering my question!
Lori
