Mexican citizenship timelines vary. Some applicants finish in 3 weeks, others wait months. If you’re reclaiming nationality through a parent, it’s faster. Delays happen due to document issues, rejections, or consulate missteps. Here’s what really affects your wait, and how to avoid mistakes.

How Long It Takes Based on Your Situation:

• U.S.-born children of Mexican citizens: 2 to 6 weeks. If documents are clean and names match, the process is quick and can often be done without consulate visits.

• Adults reclaiming citizenship through Mexican parents: 1 to 3 months. The timeline depends on document accuracy and whether your parent’s information needs correction.

• People rejected or turned away by the consulate: 3 to 6 months. Fixing previous errors and refiling properly with legal support adds time, but success is still possible.

• Parents applying for their U.S.-born kids: 4 to 8 weeks. Delays usually occur when one parent’s name or status doesn’t align across documents.

• Individuals needing document corrections to qualify: 3 months to over a year. The more complex the correction (e.g., late registration, missing records), the longer the timeline.

• Married to a Mexican citizen: 2+ years. Requires 2 years of residency in Mexico, followed by 6 to 12 months of paperwork, tests, and approvals to complete naturalization.

We’ve helped thousands of Mexican Americans reclaim their legal identity without setting foot in a consulate. Our licensed binational legal team specializes in navigating bureaucracy, correcting mismatched names, and avoiding the rejections many families face when they try to do it alone.

Want the full breakdown? Below, we’ll walk through the real timelines, hidden roadblocks, and how to avoid delays, so you can finally claim the citizenship you’re entitled to.

Quick Summary by Applicant Type

U.S.-Born Children of Mexican Citizens

This is often the fastest track. If both your and your Mexican parent’s documents are ready and match, the process can take as little as 2 to 6 weeks. Some of our clients have received their documentation in under a month, without stepping foot in a consulate. Delays usually happen when documents have name mismatches or missing apostilles.

Adults Reclaiming Citizenship Through Mexican Parents

If you’re an adult who was never registered but has at least one Mexican parent, expect 1 to 3 months. This timeline depends on whether your parent’s documents are valid, whether there were any name or marital issues at the time of your birth, and whether you’re applying through an experienced legal team or doing it alone.

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