I was born in Canada in 1965 to US military parents, in a hospital near (and not on) the military base. At birth, I was granted dual Canadian and US citizenship. In 1968, our family moved back to the US, and I’ve lived here ever since. At age 18, I was required by the US to renounce dual citizenship, and to select either US or Canadian citizenship. I chose US, and I recall having to sign some paperwork and mail it in. I don’t have a copy, or remember wha the form was called. Is it possible that Canada would still recognize my right to citizenship? If so, what would I need to do to get a passport? Bonus question- I hear a lot about US citizens with dual citizenship. Why is this allowed now, but not in 1983 when I was 18. Thanks for any information!
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I was born in Canada in 1965 to US military parents, in a hospital near (and not on) the military base. At birth, I was granted dual Canadian and US citizenship. In 1968, our family moved back to the US, and I’ve lived here ever since. At age 18, I was required by the US to renounce dual citizenship, and to select either US or Canadian citizenship. I chose US, and I recall having to sign some paperwork and mail it in. I don’t have a copy, or remember wha the form was called. Is it possible that Canada would still recognize my right to citizenship? If so, what would I need to do to get a passport? Bonus question- I hear a lot about US citizens with dual citizenship. Why is this allowed now, but not in 1983 when I was 18. Thanks for any information!
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