Is this possible to search for (or prove the absence of) my Grandmother's Irish birth certificate and Irish citizenship from the comfort of my own armchair in the US, ideally inexpensively? [more inside]
posted by zippy on Nov 25, 2009 - 12 answers

Are there any occupations or financial opportunities that are made possible or made better for people with dual citizenship (specifically EU and US)? [more inside]
posted by verevi on Nov 24, 2009 - 4 answers

My father is Jewish and my mother not. I was bar mitzvahed in a reform synagogue. What are my options for becoming an Israeli citizen? [more inside]
posted by nohat on Nov 17, 2009 - 16 answers

Canadian citizen with American green card. Traveling with no passport? [more inside]
posted by ttyn on Oct 2, 2009 - 18 answers

Can I get an Irish passport? (complications inside) [more inside]
posted by lazywhinerkid on Aug 11, 2009 - 8 answers

U.S. citizen considering potential move to U.K. within next five years. Has E.U. citizenship but no passport (citizen of Ireland via FBR - can apply for passport). What are the challenges I need to consider? [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan on Aug 10, 2009 - 16 answers

Help me solve a mystery about myself: Am I an unknowing citizen of Malaysia? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 27, 2009 - 8 answers

Which countries are easiest for a US citizen to move to permanently? [more inside]
posted by TheOtherSide on Jul 26, 2009 - 17 answers

Please recommend an attorney -- preferably one in the Los Angeles area -- for an unusual Italian citizenship by descent case. Looking for one with knowledge of complicated 20th Century treaties regarding the former Ottoman Empire, modern Turkey, Italy, and Greece, and experience dealing with a lack of some typical primary citizenship evidence. [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Jun 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Is there some kind of... "welcome to US Citizenship" gift basket? [more inside]
posted by John Kenneth Fisher on Mar 22, 2009 - 10 answers

US permanent resident, applying for citizenship. I've made many brief road-trips to Canada over the past five years to see my family and can't possibly remember them all. There are also two trips to Europe I can't precisely date. The citizenship application requires that I report all trips out of the country. What should I do? I really don't want to wait another five years for citizenship. Can I ask to view my entry/exit record with USCIS so as to be able to reconstruct my travels on that basis? Is there a better way to do this?
posted by limon on Feb 9, 2009 - 12 answers

Question about a US/Canadian citizen moving to Canada. [more inside]
posted by jschu on Feb 5, 2009 - 7 answers

I was born in the US to a British Father and an Australian Mother. Shortly ofter I was born, my father registered my birth with the British Consulate in the US and I was issued a consular birth certificate. At the time, no effort was made to get me set up as an Australian citizen. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2008 - 7 answers

Expat/citizenship Filter: Before I became eligible to apply for citizenship in the country I live in, I was all for it. Now that it's six months past my first date of eligibility, I'm not so sure. Anyone else been through this process? Any advice? Any advice or stories from you wonderful Mefites to help a girl make up her mind? [more inside]
posted by Grrlscout on Nov 30, 2008 - 21 answers

I am becoming a U.S. citizen -- I'd like to know from people who checked the box to change their name. Should I, or not? Problems abound. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2008 - 3 answers

Registering for British citizenship by descent: do they return the documents? Also: cutting a check in foreign currency? [more inside]
posted by paultopia on Oct 29, 2008 - 7 answers

Immigration Law! Help me get my bagged Aussie into the U.S. and A. [more inside]
posted by metalheart on Oct 26, 2008 - 14 answers

Calling all UK political experts - my better half wants to know-if Obama doesn't make it to President as the USA, is he allowed to move to the UK and run as leader of a political party there? [more inside]
posted by Megami on Sep 24, 2008 - 20 answers

My co-worker was just granted US citizenship and is out of the office today, in what crafty ways can we "enhance" his office while he is out... [more inside]
posted by kenbennedy on Sep 19, 2008 - 20 answers

I passed my U.S. citizenship test last month (woo!). But I still haven't received notice of when my swearing-in ceremony will be, and D.C.'s voter registration deadline is coming up (Oct. 4). Can I somehow officially get my citizenship without waiting for the official swearing-in ceremony? I really don't want to miss out on being able to vote just because of this stupid delay. [more inside]
posted by hazelshade on Aug 20, 2008 - 3 answers

A family member born in another country recently became a US Citizen and got a US passport. Her old country does not allow dual citizenship and would revoke her citizenship if they found out about her becoming a US citizen, but she still wants to use the native passport on trips to the native country and retain her citizenship. [more inside]
posted by b_thinky on Jun 24, 2008 - 24 answers

International Marriage filter: When a US Citizen marries a foreigner, what process is involved in bringing the new spouse to the US and getting permanent resident status? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Jun 23, 2008 - 15 answers

Please help me determine if I am a dual citizen with the United States and Mexico. [more inside]
posted by alhadro on May 15, 2008 - 5 answers

I recently learned I am eligible for Irish citizenship because my grandparents were born in Ireland. I need to obviously prove my relation to them, which is where things get sticky. I am related to them by way of my somewhat estranged father. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 15, 2008 - 13 answers

I am Canadian. My dad was born in France, but is a naturalized Canadian - i'm pretty sure he's given up his French citizenship. Both my paternal grandparents were French, and moved to Canada in the early 1950s (when my dad was 4). What (if anything) am I eligible for in terms of French (or EU) citizenship? [more inside]
posted by cgg on Mar 14, 2008 - 13 answers

I think I may be a British citizen by descent. What now? [more inside]
posted by SemiSophos on Mar 14, 2008 - 11 answers

What exactly is a police 'clearance letter,' and how do I go about getting one? [more inside]
posted by mhz on Feb 12, 2008 - 3 answers

Creating a citizenship class for ESOL students: any web resources, books, or other forms of support out there? [more inside]
posted by imposster on Jan 17, 2008 - 1 answer

Can I obtain Polish Citizenship? [more inside]
posted by bigspoon on Oct 9, 2007 - 3 answers

Swearing in ceremony in San Francisco today (9-11-07). Where/When? [more inside]
posted by whoda on Sep 11, 2007 - 4 answers

[independence day filter] so how do I become a citizen? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Jul 4, 2007 - 7 answers

Lawfilter: Is there any actual law requiring Dual (US/Other) citizens to enter the United States as US citizens? [more inside]
posted by newatom on Jun 19, 2007 - 15 answers

Is the IRS going to penalise me for filing late from a foreign country? [more inside]
posted by chuckdarwin on Jun 18, 2007 - 11 answers

There was a story last week in the news about a woman who gave birth while on a Delta Airlines flight from Munich to Atlanta.... [more inside]
posted by matty on May 30, 2007 - 15 answers

Do I have to be a citizen of the US to register a small business? I want to keep everything legit and above-board and recently I have been thinking of registering a small business to represent all the online activities that make me money, like hosting a couple of people, designing and fixing wordpress blogs etc. The question is - do I have to be a US citizen to register myself as a small business. [more inside]
posted by carthik on May 13, 2007 - 15 answers

EU Citizenship part deux: My mother was born to Czechoslovakian Citizens in the US before they were naturalized. Should I try to get Czech dual citizenship (pros & cons?) and what is the process involved? [more inside]
posted by anonymoose on May 3, 2007 - 7 answers

My grandparents are Holocaust survivors. Might I be entitled to EU citizenship? How do I figure this out and pursue it if it's an option? [more inside]
posted by anonymoose on Apr 23, 2007 - 33 answers

If a yankee plays for the Blue Jays is he paid in Canadian money? Can he become a Canadian citizen? Is it any less difficult for him than it would be anyone else? If a Mexican citizen plays for a US team can he become a US citizen? Is it any less difficult for him than it would be anyone else? How do other teams, leagues, countries traditionally accommodate transnational players?
posted by airguitar on Apr 19, 2007 - 13 answers

In the eyes of Mr. US Gov'ment, who am I, with non-citizen parents? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 9, 2007 - 10 answers

What legal options are available to a 19 year old "American" without a driver's license or American citizenship who's parents have overstayed their legal welcome in this country and have devolved/absolved all responsibility? [more inside]
posted by albernathy0 on Mar 2, 2007 - 27 answers

Query regarding US immigration for spouse [more inside]
posted by A189Nut on Jan 8, 2007 - 23 answers

My girlfriend is a very illegal immigrant living in the United States. When we get married, what will the residency process be like? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 20, 2006 - 28 answers

What is the cash value of an American passport? [more inside]
posted by xanthippe on Nov 17, 2006 - 16 answers

I am Canadian, and my dream is to work in International Diplomacy. For various reasons, I don't think I would have much future in the Canadian Foriegn Service - does anyone know how I could get work in a mission for some other country? [more inside]
posted by Deep Dish on Sep 19, 2006 - 8 answers

Security Clearance/Foreign Service-filter: I'm thinking of a career in the Foreign Service when I get out of college (T-minus 4 years), which I am just now entering. While metafilter has had questions about this before, but my situation is am bit different (so I'm hoping the Foreign Service mefites from those threads can chime in). The most important distinction is that I'm looking to be a Security Engineering Officer, or in some other sort of engineering related role (which falls under "Management" I believe) not a diplomat. Much more after the jump... [more inside]
posted by phrontist on Aug 8, 2006 - 12 answers

What is the best case time line for a Canadian to obtain US citizenship? [more inside]
posted by Xurando on Jul 18, 2006 - 6 answers

Can I vote in the Dutch elections in November? I have dual US and Netherlands citizenship. I have only voted in US elections in the past, never in Holland. How do I find out if I can vote in the upcoming Dutch elections, what I need to do, etc., and importantly, will I jeopardize my US citizenship by doing so? Thank you.
posted by Carsey on Jul 14, 2006 - 3 answers

How do I become a Chinese citizen again? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 19, 2006 - 7 answers

Let's say you emigrated to the USA from Italy with your family when you were just a child and you're now in your 20's. You find yourself in a situation where, for one reason or another, you've lost your birth certificate, your citizenship papers and your passport and you want to set about obtaining them again. How would you go about doing it? Where would you even start? Could you come up with a detailed step-by-step plan? It would seem to be a Catch-22. Can you get one document without having the other.
posted by TheManticore on May 24, 2006 - 20 answers

How do I get my great-grandfather's and great-grandmother's birth and marriage certificates from the town of Randazzo (province of Catania, Sicily), Italy? [more inside]
posted by mdonley on May 10, 2006 - 12 answers