Legal Question in International Law in California

Which is my Primary & my secondary citizenship?

I have dual citizenship my Mexican Citizenship, born in Mexico and my US Citizenship obtain 5/2004. I reside in USA for about 40 years. Thank you.


Asked on 9/24/14, 5:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Harrell W. Andrew Harrell, Attorney at Law

Under U.S. law, I don't think there is a distinction--though historically the U.S. has been loathe to recognize the concept of dual citizenship. Indeed, in the past the U.S. has tried to void a person's U.S. citizenship if they had citizenship in another country. That violates the U.S. Constitution. You are a citizen of both countries. Congratulations.

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Answered on 9/24/14, 5:55 pm


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