jennifer rose
Mar 31, 2004, 1:20 PM
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Re: [Allen Murphy] Fast Track to Mexican Citizenship
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The Ley de Nacionalidad http://www.sre.gob.mx/...eydenacionalidad.htm is the governing legislation for naturalization, vesting authority in the Secretary of Exterior Relations (SRE). In 2003, 2,150 letters of naturalization were issued.
Article 20 sets forth the bases for naturalization:
Adoption
A minor child who is adopted by a Mexican citizen is eligible for naturalization after completion of a year’s uninterrupted residency in Mexico.
Ancestry
Direct descendants of a Mexican citizen by birth are eligible for naturalization as Mexican citizens upon completion of two years’ residency in Mexico.
Origin in a Latin American country or the Iberian Peninsula
Foreigners who can accredit their origin in a Latin American country or the Iberian Peninsula and who have completed two years’ uninterrupted residency in Mexico are eligible for naturalization.
Extraordinary service and distinguished works
Foreigners who have provided extraordinary service or performed distinguished work in cultural, social, scientific, technical, artistic, sports or business for the benefit of the Mexican Republic and who have completed two years’ uninterrupted residency in the country immediately prior to application are eligible for naturalization. In very exceptional cases, the residency requirement can be waived.
Marriage to a Mexican citizen
Foreigners who are married to a Mexican citizen and who have resided with that spouse in the Mexican Republic for two uninterrupted years prior to application are eligible for naturalization.
Parenthood of a Mexican citizen
Foreigners who are the parents of a child who is a Mexican citizen by birth are eligible for naturalization after two uninterrupted years’ residency prior to the application.
Residency
Foreigners who have resided in Mexico for five continuous years immediately prior to the application are eligible for naturalization. The foreigner seeking naturalization under this category must demonstrate the ability to speak Spanish, familiarity with Mexican history and cultural integration.
The fee is $1,105 M.N. for all categories above, except for naturalization by residency, which bears a fee of $3,135 M.N.
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