ces of each case and the evidence presented. If the applicant fails to provide the required evidence, the case will most likely be denied, and the appeals court has only very limited power to overrule such a discretionary decision. A well drafted application focuses on those factors which are both relevant and sufficient to justify acquiring the Beibehaltungsgenehmigung.
In order to ensure that only German-speaking applicants are able to keep their German citizenship, the entire application must be prepared and processed in German, and must meet the strict filing and organizational requirements. Most importantly, you must receive your approval from Germany before you can begin the process to become a US citizen.
Dual Citizens by Birth
For some individuals born in the United States to one or more German parents, they may be considered dual citizens by birth, and are not required to obtain a permit to retain German citizenship, or to choose one country of which to be a citizen once they reach age eighteen.
About The Grady Firm
The Grady Firm, P.C. has attorneys who are member of the German American Business Association, are fluent in German, and can assist with the Beibehaltungsgenehmigung and US citizenship applications.
To find out if you qualify for the Beibehaltungsgenehmigung, or to obtain assistance with filing your applications to retain German citizenship and apply for US citizenship, schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with The Grady Firm’s attorneys; call +1 (949) 798-6298; or fill out a Contact Request Form.
*This article is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. This article does not make any guarantees as to the outcome of a particular matter, as each matter has its own set of circumstances and must be evaluated individually by a licensed attorney.