Legal Question in Immigration Law in Canada

Canadian citizen if born in Canada '53 , but U.S. cit.?

I was born in Canada in 1953. Both of my parents were born in Canada and were Canadian citizens at the time of my birth. I came to the U.S. when only a few months old, and my parents naturalized in the U.S. before I was 18. At about 18 or 19 I received a U.S. passport allowing me to go to Colombia, S.A.. At the Canadian border an officer told me that even if I was born in Canada that I was not a U.S. citizen. Is there a cite that I can refer to to either confirm or deny his statement? What is your opinion on whether I am a Canadian citizen?


Asked on 8/26/02, 2:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lisa Seifert Seifert Law Offices

Re: Canadian citizen if born in Canada '53 , but U.S. cit.?

It seems you are a U.S. citizen. INS officers, even if they do know the law, cannot take your word for proof of citizenship. However, If you have a U.S. passport, you should not be questioned further. Be sure to keep it updated.

As for canadian citizenship, that is out of my area. You should ask a Canadian immigration law specialist. I do know that the law for both the U.S. and for Canada has changed many times over the years on the question of whether or not a person can be a citizen of both countries at the same time...

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Answered on 8/26/02, 4:41 pm


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