Citizenship by Descent

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Acquisition of Armenian Citizenship by Descent

There's no wonder why a person of Armenian descent born elsewhere would want to obtain Armenian citizenship and a second passport.

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101 Dual Citizenship FAQs for Americans

The most frequently asked questions about dual citizenship that I get from Americans.

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How to Get an FBI Background Check When You’re Abroad

Getting an FBI background check by mail is the least convenient way, but if you're outside the U.S., it's likely your only choice.

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How to Easily Request a U.S. Naturalization Petition Record from NARA

You can apply for a naturalization petition record from the U.S. National Records Archive (“NARA”). This can be useful for certain European

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Second Citizenship With NO Residency Requirement

There is no residency requirement whatsoever for the vast majority of the citizenship by descent programs referenced. Eponymous citizenship

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Hungarian Citizenship by Descent (Simplified Naturalization)

Ancestors of Hungarians may want to look to their old country roots for a second citizenship.

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Why Americans Are Chasing Second Citizenship

The pandemic has seen a wave of Americans looking to increase their rights of mobility and rights of residency in other countries.

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“Semi-Citizenships”: A Plan B for Your Mobility Portfolio (Part 1)

What is a rare "semi-citizenship" and which countries offer them?

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Slovak Living Abroad Certificate - My Experience Applying

If you have a direct ancestor that was an ethnic Slovak, you may qualify for a Slovak Living Abroad (“SLA”) certificate.