You lost your German citizenship?
Your parents or Grandparents were Germans?
Your German Ancestors were Deprived of their German Citizenship by the Nazis?
Many of our German clients living in the U.S. come to us with a similar story: They attempted to renew their German passport to find out they lost their German citizenship. How is this possible?
The journey back to German citizenship requires guidance, knowledge, and a bit of paperwork, but imagine the possibilities that come with holding dual citizenship again.
In a consultation, we evaluate your eligibility and review your documents. If we confirm that you are most likely eligible, you can decide if you feel equipped with all the necessary knowledge and can confidently submit your application on your own – or let us do it.
If you were born after May 23rd, 1949, to a German immigrant parent and were previously unable to acquire German citizenship, you now have only a short window to claim your German citizenship. This rule also extends to your descendants. This new rule took effect on August 20, 2021, and this opportunity expires on August 20, 2031.
In a consultation, we evaluate your eligibility and review your documents. If we confirm that you are most likely eligible, you can decide if you feel equipped with all the necessary knowledge and can confidently submit your application on your own – or let us do it.
An essential part of this process is the thorough review of your necessary documents. Given the historical context, many of these records may be in old German Fraktur script, which can be challenging to interpret.
In a consultation, we review your situation and paperwork. Document review isn’t just a routine procedure; it’s a mandatory and incredibly significant step in your journey towards reclaiming German citizenship. If necessary, we have the documents translated from old scripts, which is often crucial in successfully demonstrating eligibility.
If we confirm that you are most likely eligible, you can decide if you feel equipped with all the necessary knowledge and can confidently submit your application on your own – or let us do it.
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With over 25 years of experience as a German attorney, I am equipped with extensive expertise in dealing with the German government, enabling me to guide clients effectively through various legal procedures. I hold an LL.M from Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia and am registered as a Foreign Legal Consultant in Pennsylvania. This allows me to practice German law in the U.S and to provide expert advice on German legal matters, ensuring comprehensive support for clients navigating the German legal system.
I am a member of the German American Chamber of Commerce, Philadelphia and are VP of Strategic Development at the German Society of Pennsylvania.
Christine Stenner, LL.M
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If you were born after May 23rd, 1949, to a German immigrant parent and were previously unable to acquire German citizenship, you now have only a short window to claim your German citizenship. This rule also extends to your descendants. This new rule took effect on August 20, 2021, and this opportunity expires on August 20, 2031.
In a consultation, we evaluate your eligibility and review your documents. If we confirm that you are most likely eligible, you can decide if you feel equipped with all the necessary knowledge and can confidently submit your application on your own – or let us do it.