Dual Citizenship - Mexico & US?
Mexico Connect Forum Discussion Threads
Posted by Tom Rodriguez on February 02, 1997:
Can a Mexican citizen, US resident, become a US citizen without giving up Mexican citizenship? I've heard Mexico's laws are changing to allow dual citizenship.
Gracias!
Tom Rodriguez
Posted by BETSY on February 04, 1997:
Hi Tom;
In the past a mexican would lose his rights as an heir if he took a foreign citizenship. If he had or ended up with property in Mexico, he had to dispose of it within 60 months, or forsake it in favor of the government. The U.S. does not encourage dual citizenship, but are not very interested in this matter, as long as you do not break any U.S. laws. At the present time, mexicans can take a foreign citizenship without losing out on the family property.
There is one hitch though, you cannot vote in Mexico and in the foreign country as well. And... how can a foreign government protect you in Mexico, if you hold both citizenship? As you see, there are some wrinkles to iron out. Most people suspect that this was a political move to encourage more mexicans to take up U.S. citizenship, also as a way to encourage mexicans to vote in the elections back home. This needs further clarification, naturally.
BETSY
