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Can you be a citizen of both Mexico and the United States?

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Yes, you can have dual nationality to both the U.S. and Mexico. If you’re a dual citizen, you’ll need a U.S. passport to enter or leave the U.S. You may also need a Mexican passport to leave or enter Mexico.

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What are the duties of a Mexican citizen?

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The obligations of Mexican citizenship include sending your children to school, reporting for any obligatory military or civil instruction, enlisting and serving in the National Guard, and paying taxes.

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Can I get citizenship through my parents?

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Yes, you can apply for citizenship if you can prove that at least one of your parents is a Mexican citizen. You don’t need to establish residency first under these circumstances.

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If over 75, do I need to take the exam in Spanish?

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Yes, in order to pass the Mexican citizenship exam, you need to learn fluent Spanish to pass.

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What are the "pros and cons" of having a dual citizenship between Mexico and the USA?

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Some of the pros of having dual Mexican and American citizenship include being able to freely live and work in Mexico and the United States and the ability to legally own property in both countries. Some of the cons of having dual citizenship include double taxation from both countries, and the fact that you are bound by the law of 2 nations.

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Do they check whether you have no criminal record in Mexico or in your country of origin?

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Yes, when you immigrate to any other country, they always check your past criminal history, even if your records were expunged or sealed.

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What are the advantages of becoming a Mexican citizen?

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Some of the benefits of becoming a Mexican citizen include, being able to vote in Mexico’s elections, the ability to keep your previous citizenship, the ability to own property, and the ability to work without a permit.

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Can you receive Mexican citizenship if your great grandparents were citizens?

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Yes, if you can provide proof of the Mexican citizenship of someone in your family, you will be granted citizenship.

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What does it cost to get Mexican citizenship?

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As the article states, after passing your citizenship exam you have to pay a processing fee of 1400 pesos.

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