He was born in New York in 1911. He lived here for 3 or 4 years and then moved back to ireland with his parents. Is there any way i can claim citizenship, as if your american and have irish grandparents you can become an irish citizen.
2007-01-28 05:53:58 · 12 answers · asked by pj t 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
you can but their is a waiting period
2007-01-28 05:57:51 · answer #1 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My understanding of immigration laws is that the only way you can claim citizenship is if you are born here or go through the naturalization process. You can have dual citizenship, but it takes a very long time. (I have a friend who is German, and has been living in the U.S. for 6 years, he has to be here for 10 before he can start the dual citizenship process).
Every countries laws on citizenship are different. I don't think grandparents count in the U.S.
There's a link on the bottom for the U.S. Citizenship guidelines/applications/etc. You could read through that and if you have more questions, just contact them directly. Hope that helps! :)
2007-01-28 14:00:52 · answer #2 · answered by trippedits 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your grandfather would have needed to register the births of his children with the US Embassy in Ireland to pass his American citizenship onto them. If he didn't do this then they would be Irish, not American. That makes you Irish, not American.
2007-01-28 17:49:08 · answer #3 · answered by freebird 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What a great opportunity you have, try to contact your relatives. I hear that the Irish economy is booming and there are plenty of jobs, such a beautiful country. My ancestors were on the border to Scotland, but all gone now. Good Luck!
2007-01-28 14:00:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can't. You can apply for American citizenship only if you're under 18 years old and you parent(s) is/are have American citizenship.
2007-01-28 20:58:38 · answer #5 · answered by Answers Expert 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there you go you do know that you can become an irish citizen.get ur self over here and enjoy the irish humour over a few pints of the black stuff
2007-01-28 13:59:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried to claim Canadian dual citizen thru my grandpa, it didn't work for me, it doesn't sound like this will work for you. Try to have a relative sponsor you. My grandma sponsored some of our family from Austria & Germany after WWII, it is a pretty common practice.
2007-01-28 20:44:39 · answer #7 · answered by Julia B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your U.S. born grandfather would have no bearing on your citizenship. You'd have to apply for it just like any other immigrant.
2007-01-28 14:04:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if he was born and raised in U.S i think he keeps his citizenship /think u have a good chance/Good luck
Ps try the American Consulate in Dublin&Belfast.
2007-01-28 14:03:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT A CHANCE!!!!! You have to be born in the US. or born abroad to Parents WHO ARE US CITIZENS. Grand parents don't count!!
2007-01-28 14:07:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can
2007-01-28 14:07:57 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋