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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 20:50
Many years ago my DH (who is originally Egyptian) became a naturalized American. At the time the US had a "don't ask don't tell" policy about maintaining ones original citizenship, and DH didn't tell - and he was never asked to renounce either one. He is very proud to be Egyptian and would never give it up, but he is also very pleased to be able to vote in US elections, and to travel with a lot more ease than his Egyptian passport allows.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 19:50
One reason for renouncing citizenship (and embracing US citizenship) would be to be able to vote in US elections at every level. I know people who have lived worked married have children and will not give up their home citizenship. It's a personal decision and many people do embrace US citizenship, others do not. It's a free country after all?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 17:17
So, then she WOULD want to renounce it? Sorry..I guess I read the question wrong. Either way, whoever it is for or for whatever the reason they just have to see if their current country of citizenship accepts it with the US or not. I'm sure there is a super long process..but this is just the info I was told when I looked into it for myself.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 17:07
Nole, thanks but no, it is not for me but the discussion was about my friend's sister who has been working there for a few good years and she is south african. She was speaking in general term of neither of them wanting to return due to the crime rate increase in the region where their parents live.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 17:01
Hi Sega, It depends on which country your original citizenship is from. The U.S. does recognizes dual citizenship, but there are some countries that do not recognize it at all or with the U.S. If your original country does not recognize it then you would have to technically renounce it, but if it allows dual citizenship with the U.S then you would be able to be a citizen of both countries. Your country's embassy should have the info on whether it allows it with the U.S. or not on their website.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 16:31
During discussion with a friend, the subject of dual citizenship came up and neither of us was sure about the right answer. If a foreign national decides to apply for American citizenship after living in the US for several years legally, does she have to renounce her citizenship?:(Thanks.