Question: How many expats here used "Right of Return" laws
Last edited Tue Jan 13, 2015, 10:44 AM - Edit history (1)
based on family origins, as an aide to legal residence/citizenship in a foreign country?
I'm wondering what countries you went to, and how hard or easy it was for you
living and/or "assimilating", if that is the proper term, in the country you "returned"
to.
I have the right via my maternal grandparents. I'm learning the language
and considering using it for dual citizenship and part time residence.
Thanks. 
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I didn't even know this group existed on DU. What a nice surprise.
I am a legal resident of France through marriage to a French citizen. My family origins are French, but my ancestors emigrated far too long ago to matter to the French. I tend to caution Americans about the culture shock. I say this, being absolutely madly in love with France and French culture.
What country are you eligible for dual citizenship with? 
On Edit: Croatia! I did some lurking and found the answer. Gosh, I would really think hard about this - Eastern Europe is nothing like Western Europe. If you have retirement income, I believe you can get legal residence anywhere in Western Europe as long as you don't need to touch any allocations. You might check it out. PM me with questions if you like.
That is so interesting!..Sorry for not getting back sooner, I've been experiencing severe time restraints
and I wanted to take enough time to write a real response.
I will definitely pm you with my questions, etc.
Pooka Fey, I've seen your name here for awhile and I'm glad we've finally met.
Vidimo se (Croatian for "see you soon"!)
P.S. I know what you mean about the French viewing you as "American only" and being indifferent
to your ancestry. I've gotten the same response from my ethnic brethren in Ireland, and even Croatia,
though to a lesser extent. 
It's like that with the Euros and Asians as well, if my Japanese former roommate is any example.
When she came here from Japan, she met Japanese-Americans who, excited to meet her, greeted her
with "Hey, I'm Japanese too"!. Her reaction?... "Eh, they're Americans".
Good talking to you, Pooka..I've gotta go now, but will be getting in touch by PM soon.