US-French citizenship application
I am a US citizen looking to gain dual citizenship with France. My situation might be a little complicated, so I'm hoping for a little advice on the requirements I might need for the application. I'm in the very early stages of this process & will be seeking legal advice in the near future. I just like having as much information as possible from multiple sources so that I have a decent understanding of whatever I'm researching.
Context: My father was born in London to my French grandma. They moved to the US where he resided until shortly after 9/11/2001, when he was deported for issues with his criminal record & citizenship issues of his father. The US government was going crazy with men from other countries with a criminal record (grand theft I think). As far as I know, he lived in Calais until 2010 when he passed away. Shortly before passing, he mentioned getting dual citizenship for me, but I have no idea how that went. I have a brother in France that might be able to help with documentation, but I haven't asked yet, since we've never met in person. Any advice/input on what I might need to apply for dual citizenship as well as recommendations for somone who can give legal assistance would be very much appreciated!