# Joni Mitchell Becomes U.S. Citizen

> Joni Mitchell completes 62-year journey to U.S. citizenship after decades of living in America.
- Title: Joni Mitchell Becomes U.S. Citizen · Consequence | Shortify
- Summary: Joni Mitchell completes 62-year journey to U.S. citizenship after decades of living in America. Joni Mitchell became a U.S. citizen in 2026 after 62 years…
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- Source: Consequence — https://consequence.net/2026/10/joni-mitchell-becomes-us-citizen
- Published: 2026-10-13T21:29:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jonimitchell, uscitizenship, canada, 2026, departmentofhomelandsecurity, cameronscrowe, merylstreep, music, culture, entertainment
## Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell, born in Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada in 1943, became a U.S. citizen in 2026.
## Citizenship Journey
Her citizenship ceremony in 2026 marked the culmination of a 62-year journey to U.S. citizenship.
## Political Stance
Mitchell criticized Donald Trump during a 2024 concert, saying she wished she could vote as a Canadian immigrant.

> I wish I could vote. I'm Canadian. I'm one of those lousy immigrants.
## Key takeaway

Joni Mitchell became a U.S. citizen in 2026 after 62 years since her Canadian birth, following a career that included criticizing Trump.