MEXICAN DUAL CITIZENSHIP: THE NEW AMERICAN DREAM

It’s May 2025, and recession is one of the trending topics across different corners of the internet. Most conversations are happening on TikTok and blogs, where people talk about signs of a downturn. Topics like learning how to cook, the “under-consumption core,” and investing in quality items are at the center of the discussion.

However, there’s one more topic many people overlook: doble ciudadanía. In 2024, Mexico processed over 10,000 dual citizenship requests.
Dual Citizenship Express (DNEXPRESS) alone handled more than 4,000 cases from the U.S., helping people reconnect to their motherland while enjoying all the benefits of being a dual citizen. 

For decades, the United States has been a top destination for immigrants around the world. For over 40 years, Mexicans dreamed of living in the land of opportunity, peaking in 2007 with more than 6.9 million Mexican immigrants.

Según el Pew Research Center, the decline in Mexican immigrants in the U.S. has been mostly due to a decrease of about 2 million unauthorized individuals, from a peak of 6.9 million in 2007 to an estimated 4.9 million in 2017.

The country’s current geopolitical climate seems to be influencing whether many of these citizens and their families choose to stay. Whether it’s recent elections, rising international tensions, or the housing crisis, second-generation immigrants are looking for a Plan B.

For many, that means pursuing doble ciudadanía (or residency for those without Mexican parents). Companies like Dual Citizenship Express have become essential in helping people through this process, especially those seeking investment opportunities, a fresh start, or simply a lower cost of living.

Surprisingly, it’s taken so long for people to realize the powerful benefits of dual citizenship. Among them: the right to live, work, and study in two countries without restriction.

Dual citizens gain access to social services and healthcare in both nations, greater ease of international travel using two passports (choosing based on destination), and broader property ownership rights. They also enjoy expanded career and investment opportunities, deeper cultural ties, and the ability to pass citizenship on to their children.

This shift in mindset shows how U.S. citizens are increasingly exploring alternatives to preserve their quality of life, without giving up the benefits of holding an American passport.

According to Boundless, this trend reflects a changing view of global citizenship, where individuals aim to expand their opportunities rather than limit them. In times of global uncertainty, the rise in dual citizenship may mark a deeper shift in how Americans perceive their role in the world.

In 2025, the number of Mexican dual citizenship applications is expected to keep rising. Prestigious legal firms like Dual Citizenship Express—or “Doble Nacionalidad Express” in Spanish- have already assisted more than 4,000 people with at least one Mexican parent in just the first five months of this year.

If you’ve tried handling this process on your own through a consulate without success, don’t have the time to do it yourself, or your case was previously rejected, you’re not alone. You can book a free consultation (virtual or in person) by clicking the button above this post. You’re one step closer to a new beginning in Mexico.