[Mz]

Thank you very much. That makes me wonder if I qualify as a dual citizen. My mother is German and did not make her American citizenship until I was 18. My father is American and I was born in the U.S., so I definitely have American citizenship.

Also, I will note that the son in question is in his early twenties. So it sounds like he is not a dual citizen and does not need to worry about the draft..etc.

Again, thanks!

[woe]

If you're older than 37 you're probably out of luck, since before 1975 Germany operated a lovely double standard: citizenship was transmitted based on the father, not the mother.

Have a look here: http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/Infoservice/FAQ/Staatsange...

[Mz]

Again: Thanks.