u/CreativeArtistWriter

I finally got more information. My grandfather was not stripped of his citizenship so I wouldn't be eligible base on reistition but it looks like I am via descent?

grandfather

• born in YYYY in [Country] Germany. 1917​
• emigrated in YYYY to [Country]1947 to USA
• married in YYYY not sure but definitly before my mom's birth
• naturalized in YYYY 1955 became US citizens

mother

• born in YYYY in [Country] USA- 1952
• married in YYYY to my father in 1971

self

Born USA 1984

I just found out that I should be eligible for German citizenship via restitution. I found this out on my own, and confirmed it with my mom who loves genealogy and did a lot of research herself (though decided not to do it- probably because up until 2024 it would have meant losing her U.S. citizenship). But, this is something I really want to do. Where do I start? I'm a U.S. citizen (and want dual citizenship of course). But, the laws look so complicated! Or am I over thinking this? Also how much would it cost to do? I read that the main cost is getting the documents and getting them translated. How much should I budget for it? I'm checking to see if my mom got any of the neccessary documents already. But, if not, how much would it cost?

edit:

• born in YYYY in [Country] Born in Germany I think? Not sure when
• emigrated in YYYY to [Country] to the USA sometime after WW2 since he was in a concentration camp until the allies freed him.
• married in YYYY probably also after ww2 though I’m not sure
• naturalized in YYYY not sure. Pretty sure he was a German citizen though. As was my grandma.

mother

• born in YYYY in [Country] USA in the 1950s I think
• married in YYYY not sure

self

• born in YYYY in [Country] 1984 USA