Grandaughter of French Citizen Believes Eligible for Dual Citizenship (French/USA)
I recently visited my Aunt (in California) and she gave me a sparse amount of information to the effect as follows:
1.) Even though I was born in California and live in Washington State, because my grandmother was a French citizen that never naturalized American (never became and American citizen), I am in effect a French citizen as well, however only without papers.
2.) Even though I am therefore a French citizen through my grandmother and eligible to obtain said French citizenshp papers, my mother must first complete the process.
3.) My daughter therefore is also a French citizen, but I must first obtain my papers in order for her to pursue obtaining her papers.
The meat of my question in a nutshell: Is this information correct and, if so, what steps must be fulfillied in order for me to obtain these papers/passports, my proof of French citizenship, making me a full-fledged French citizen eligible to work and live in France without visas and eligible for all perks and responsibilities as any French citizen and resident?
1.) What do I need to do?
2.) What evidence do I need to provide?
3.) How do I obtain the necessary evidence?
4.) Where do I need to go and with whom do I need to speak?
Important (?) information: My grandmother passed away in 1983, and we have very little contact with only one or two remaining reletives in France (via my Aunt in California). I will need very rudimentary and detailed information as outlined above. I will be pursuing this for both my mother and myself, and subsequently/possibly my grown daughter as well (if you want something bad enough, and done correctly, you must do it yourself!).
To Be Clear: I do NOT want to emmigrate to France at this time. I only want to confirm and solidify my dual citizenship... French, as well as the already obvious American... and need assistance in how this can be and should be done.
Many thanks. I eagerly await your answer.
