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US Citizen becoming dual citizen while petitioning wife for AOS

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Hey everyone, this may be a little confusing, but my wife is currently in the process of adjusting from her B2 status based on marriage. I'm a US citizen. My father has been an LPR with Mexican citizenship all my life, and my parents never got me dual citizenship. Now I'm exploring the process of obtaining Mexican citizenship which seems incredibly simple and straightforward as I am the child of a Mexican. My question is can I pursue this at the same time my wife and I are awaiting her EAD and our interview? I would continue living in the USA and have no plans to reside in Mexico. I would love to become a dual citizen and the only thing that is stopping me is our current situation and the fear that this might complicate anything for my wife and I. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks  so much.

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You probably are a Mexican Citizen, do you mean Mexican Passport?

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14 minutes ago, MollyMargaret said:

Hey everyone, this may be a little confusing, but my wife is currently in the process of adjusting from her B2 status based on marriage. I'm a US citizen. My father has been an LPR with Mexican citizenship all my life, and my parents never got me dual citizenship. Now I'm exploring the process of obtaining Mexican citizenship which seems incredibly simple and straightforward as I am the child of a Mexican. My question is can I pursue this at the same time my wife and I are awaiting her EAD and our interview? I would continue living in the USA and have no plans to reside in Mexico. I would love to become a dual citizen and the only thing that is stopping me is our current situation and the fear that this might complicate anything for my wife and I. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks  so much.

***I moved this thread from the US Citizenship General Discussion forum to the Adjustment of Status form Work, Student, and Tourist Visas Forum.  OP is asking if his actions will affect his spouse's adjustment****

 

I don't see your seeking Mexican citizenship as having any negative effect on your spouse's adjustment.  Good luck.  

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10 minutes ago, MollyMargaret said:

Hey everyone, this may be a little confusing, but my wife is currently in the process of adjusting from her B2 status based on marriage. I'm a US citizen. My father has been an LPR with Mexican citizenship all my life, and my parents never got me dual citizenship. Now I'm exploring the process of obtaining Mexican citizenship which seems incredibly simple and straightforward as I am the child of a Mexican. My question is can I pursue this at the same time my wife and I are awaiting her EAD and our interview? I would continue living in the USA and have no plans to reside in Mexico. I would love to become a dual citizen and the only thing that is stopping me is our current situation and the fear that this might complicate anything for my wife and I. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks  so much.

So I assume you were born in the US and therefore does not have a Mexican citizenship yet? Since both the US and Mexico allows for dual citizenships, I would assume that it would not affect your application - as long as you are keeping your US citizenship 🙂

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Just now, AnnaCa said:

So I assume you were born in the US and therefore does not have a Mexican citizenship yet? Since both the US and Mexico allows for dual citizenships, I would assume that it would not affect your application - as long as you are keeping your US citizenship 🙂

Yes exactly. Thanks so much 😊

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

***I moved this thread from the US Citizenship General Discussion forum to the Adjustment of Status form Work, Student, and Tourist Visas Forum.  OP is asking if his actions will affect his spouse's adjustment****

 

I don't see your seeking Mexican citizenship having any negative effect on your spouse's adjustment.  Good luck.  

Thank you!

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Dual citizens successfully petition aliens for US immigration benefits each day.  Case in point: me. 
 

My dual citizenship came up during my fiancée’s K-1 visa interview: “do you plan to live in Canada?”  
 

My fiancée answered correctly: “no I am going to live in the US”

 

So provided your spouse can stay on script, there will be no problems. 

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17 minutes ago, MollyMargaret said:

No, my parents never did the paperwork, but I plan on getting my Mexican passport as well :)

 

Where were you born? US or Mexico. 

 

Regardless, you're a Mexican citizen. All you need to do is apply for passport via your dad..

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