<h1>Author-producer awarded immigrant recognition reflects on dual citizenship, passport change, transnational identity and cultural co-productions</h1> An award-winning author-producer based in Canada received an immigrant recognition for cultural contributions and discusses transnational identity shaped by immigration, dual citizenship, and cultural production. The individual's work includes treaty film co-productions between India and Canada, published writings rooted in Indian mythology, and nonprofit programs serving marginalized youth. The narrative highlights legal and practical effects of changing nationality-loss of a previous passport, acquisition of a Canadian passport with broader travel rights, and continued ties to the country of origin as an overseas citizen-while noting grassroots charitable activity conducted through a named foundation.