Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Me and my wife were just married. I am American and she is French. If she becomes a citizen here in America will she lose her French citizenship?


Asked on 6/18/10, 7:48 am

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Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

If French law allows dual citizenship, she can be a dual citizen. For information pertaining to French citizenship laws, she may want to consult a French lawyer or French Consulate in USA.

On the other hand, prior to becoming a US citizen, she will have to apply for and become a lawful permanent resident of the USA. After being a resident for a requisite number of years and meeting all other citizenship requirements, she might be able to apply for USA citizenship in the future. Please keep in mind that there is no automatic grant of citizenship or residency to foreign spouses of US citizens.

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Answered on 6/18/10, 1:37 pm


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