Please Clarify RE: Do I Qualify for and May I Apply for Canadian Citizenship

[lpsulli]

Hello. My Canadian mother (born in 1935 in Canada) married an American in the mid-50's and relocated to Michigan. She maintains her Canadian citizenship and never applied for US citizenship. I want to apply for Canadian citizenship while maintaining my status as a US citizen. I am 59 years of age - born in Detroit, MI ( in 1957). I will not seek employment in Canada. I may be interested in purchasing real estate that I will reside in seasonally. Will you please explain how I may proceed? I will appreciate any guidance provided. Thank you.

 

[Rigly68]

You can use the tool to get an idea if you are a Citizen: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/rules/index.asp

With the info you gave it does say you are probably a Canadian Citizen... you can find application here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/certif.asp

 

[Blueboy1980]

Hello. My Canadian mother (born in 1935 in Canada) married an American in the mid-50's and relocated to Michigan. She maintains her Canadian citizenship and never applied for US citizenship. I want to apply for Canadian citizenship while maintaining my status as a US citizen. I am 59 years of age - born in Detroit, MI ( in 1957). I will not seek employment in Canada. I may be interested in purchasing real estate that I will reside in seasonally. Will you please explain how I may proceed? I will appreciate any guidance provided. Thank you.

I think your problem will be keeping both citizenships. The US does not take kindly to having two citizenships and will essentially tell you it has to be one or the other.

 

[zardoz]

I think your problem will be keeping both citizenships. The US does not take kindly to having two citizenships and will essentially tell you it has to be one or the other.

This is completely incorrect. There is absolutely NO PROBLEM with having both citizenships.

 

[scylla]

I think your problem will be keeping both citizenships. The US does not take kindly to having two citizenships and will essentially tell you it has to be one or the other.

Not true at all. Many people are dual citizens. It's absolutely no issue.

 

[Bs65]

Not true at all. Many people are dual citizens. It's absolutely no issue.

Just have to remember US citizens are I believe expected to always use a US passport to enter the US regardless if they hold a dual citizenship.