Dual/Multiple Citizenship

Palau Digital Residency ID - To Request a California Marriage Certificate? (Field Report #5)

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Sep 20
1 min

Palau Digital Residency ID - To Request a California Marriage Certificate? (Field Report #5)

I tried to use the Palau digital residency ID to obtain a California marriage certificate using the website vitalchek.com.

Will Americans with a criminal record be able to visit Europe visa-free in 2024?

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Aug 27
3 min

Will Americans with a criminal record be able to visit Europe visa-free in 2024?

Americans will soon expected to be required to fill out an electronic travel authorization (ETIAS) to visit a number of European countries.

"Core" vs. "Satellite" Residency Rights in Second Citizenship (Mobility Concepts)

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Jul 8
3 min

"Core" vs. "Satellite" Residency Rights in Second Citizenship (Mobility Concepts)

When pursuing second citizenship, here's why it's critical to distinguish residency rights into two different categories.

Handcuffs of the Passport System (Mobility Concepts)

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Jun 30
3 min

Handcuffs of the Passport System (Mobility Concepts)

How does the current passport travel system put handcuffs on people, and how can they be removed?

U.S. Naturalization Time Limits - Cheat Sheet

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Jun 18
2 min

U.S. Naturalization Time Limits - Cheat Sheet

A cheat sheet for mobility advocates, by Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

How to Get Your California DOJ Background Check Easily

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Jun 15
4 min

How to Get Your California DOJ Background Check Easily

Here's how you can get your California department of justice (“DOJ”) background check easily to review for yourself.

10 Reasons One Might Need to Naturalize Urgently (Mobility Concepts)

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Jun 13
3 min

10 Reasons One Might Need to Naturalize Urgently (Mobility Concepts)

These are 10 real life reasons someone might need second citizenship rights in a hurry.

How to Get a Certificate of Nonexistence of Record from USCIS

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

May 25
2 min

How to Get a Certificate of Nonexistence of Record from USCIS

You can easily request a certificate of nonexistence of record(s) from USCIS by using the form G1566.

2nd Citizenship For Americans With a Criminal Record (Mobility Strategies)

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

May 22
4 min

2nd Citizenship For Americans With a Criminal Record (Mobility Strategies)

In this article, we review the important issues for Americans with criminal convictions who are interested in applying for 2nd citizenship.

How to Request a World War I Draft Registration Card from NARA

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

May 15
2 min

How to Request a World War I Draft Registration Card from NARA

Here's how you request a certified copy of a World War I draft card (i.e. “draft registration card”) record from the U.S. National Records

4 Relatively New European Citizenships by Descent

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

May 5
3 min

4 Relatively New European Citizenships by Descent

This article will cover the possibility of acquiring European citizenship by descent opportunities, specifically the Visegrad Four region.

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Apr 9
5 min

The 6 Ways to Get Second Citizenship

Discover six of the most popular ways to acquire a second citizenship with this guide.

3 Strategies for Americans with Criminal Record Seeking Second Citizenship (Mobility Strategies)

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Mar 26
3 min

3 Strategies for Americans with Criminal Record Seeking Second Citizenship (Mobility Strategies)

When you have a criminal record, options for second citizenship or residency can narrow greatly but aren't foreclosed entirely.

8 European Citizenships by Descent You May Qualify For [Updated for 2023]

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Mar 12
6 min

8 European Citizenships by Descent You May Qualify For [Updated for 2023]

Here are 8 European citizenships you may qualify for through ancestry, and be able to attain with the right guidance.

St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Mar 11
7 min

St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment

All the benefits, costs, and timeline of St. Kitts citizenship by descent...and the possible drawbacks.

4 Immigration Benefits of an Expunged California Conviction

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Feb 26
4 min

4 Immigration Benefits of an Expunged California Conviction

Here are four scenarios in which an expunged California conviction CAN help with an immigration or citizenship situation.

Second Citizenship & Residency for Americans

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Feb 26
1 min

Second Citizenship & Residency for Americans

Second citizenship and residency services for Americans seeking freedom of movement and residency.

The Insider Lingo of Dual Citizenship (Mobility Concepts)

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Feb 5
4 min

The Insider Lingo of Dual Citizenship (Mobility Concepts)

Here are thirty insider terms of dual citizenship and freedom of movement...along with what they mean.

Unlocking 3 Top Countries for Americans Seeking Plan B

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Feb 5
4 min

Unlocking 3 Top Countries for Americans Seeking Plan B

Here are countries with three of the most sought-after mobility assets for Americans looking for a second passport.

What’s a Mobility Asset Portfolio? (Mobility Concepts)

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.

Jan 28
2 min

What’s a Mobility Asset Portfolio? (Mobility Concepts)

A mobility asset is a formalized government permission to enter, reside, or work in a given country. We explain more here.