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How long can you live in a foreign country without losing US citizenship?
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Get a Visa, stay as long as your allowed, and then go back. If you're looking to become a citizen, that's a different story and will take up to 5 years.
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What are the mode of losing citizenship?
The modes to attain citizenship in Ethiopia are by law or by blood. Losing citizenship in Ethiopia requires the modes of renunciation, one foreign parent, discharge by law, and breaking the law.
If Indian citizen marries foreign national does she losses her nationality?
No, she will not lose her nationality. Chances are she may also get foreign national's country citizenship too. However, marrying a foreigner does not have chances of losing nationality.
Modes of citizenship acquiring in Ethiopia in emperor hailesilasie?
identify and explain ways of acquiring and losing ethiopian citizenship
How can a person loose their citizenship?
A person can lose their citizenship voluntarily (i.e) on their own wish. If citizens act in any way that is against the laws of the country, then the Government of that country can strip the person's citizenship status. Not all criminal offence lead to the losing of citizenship.
If you change your citizenship do you lose your old one like say USA to Australian?
Many countries will allow you to have dual citizenship. However, the US does not grant that privilege. Unfortunately, under U.S. law, one can not become a citizen of another country without losing their American citizenship. If you become a citizen of Australia, you will then no longer be a U.S. citizen.
How can a american obtain dual citizenship?
Marriage and naturalization Although the United States does not recognize dual citizenship status officially, it does not prohibit it either. However if the question were to come up in a legal or immigration type proceeding your United States citizenship may be disallowed if you also have citizenship in another country, in which case you would be treated as a resident alien in the USA.
What are the ways of losing citizenship in Ethiopian?
1. If you have not blood relation to that country 2.If you are not secured & patriotic
How long can a UK citizen stay out of the UK without losing UK nationality if he wasn't born in the UK?
If you are born in the UK and have a British Passport with status as British Citizen (British Subject is different), you can stay out of the UK for as long as you like without losing your nationality, unless of course, you have applied for nationality of another country. Even then, you may still be entitled to dual nationality.
Who is a person who shares the good news of Jesus Christ to a foreign country even at the risk of losing their life?
missionary
What are TWO ways by which people can lose citizenship?
Losing your citizenship For a natural-born citizen, losing your citizenship is actually quite difficult. The law prohibits the taking of your citizenship against your will, but there are certain actions a citizen can take which are assumed to be a free-will decision that constitutes a voluntary renunciation of the citizenship. Moving to another country for an extended period of time does not constitute an act that presumes renunciation. Neither does taking a routine-level job with a foreign government. This stand is quite different from U.S. policy of the past, where even being naturalized in another nation could be seen as renunciation. The sections of the law that pertained to losing ones nationality for many of these cases was found at 8 USC 1482 and related sections. The U.S. Code does, however, see some acts as creating the possibility of a loss of nationality. When you lose your U.S. nationality, you are no longer under the protection or jurisdiction of the United States. When the United States considers you to no longer be of U.S. nationality, it in effect considers you to no longer be a citizen. Note that these are things you can do that may force you to lose your citizenship. The law also says that these acts must be voluntary and with the intent of losing U.S. citizenship. The ways to lose citizenship are detailed in 8 USC 1481: * Becoming naturalized in another country * Swearing an oath of allegiance to another country * Serving in the armed forces of a nation at war with the U.S., or if you are an officer in that force * Working for the government of another nation if doing so requires that you become naturalized or that you swear an oath of allegiance * Formally renouncing citizenship at a U.S. consular office * Formally renouncing citizenship to the U.S. Attorney General * By being convicted of committing treasonSource:usconstitution.net
What is the country with the quickest citizenship after marriage?
Italy and Spain after a couple of years of marriage. But you must fulfill many other requirements (e.g. language ability, losing your previous nationality if they ask you and etc.) and the wait is as long as two years after you apply for citizenship.
Can a naturalized citizen be deported?
can a natrualized be deported in usa??NO, it would be a violation of your U.S. Constituitonal right. However, they can strip U.S. citizenship and deport if these events occurs.....Involuntarily Losing Your US Citizenship (Denaturalization)Both the State Department and the USCIS have specfic laws and regulations they must follow in determining whether someone's US citizenship should be taken away.1. Convicted For An Act Of Treason Against The United StatesTreason is a serious crime, and the Constitution defines the requirements for convicting someone of treason. Treason is waging a violent war against the United States in cooperation with a foreign country or any organized group. It includes assisting or aiding any foreign country or organization in taking over or destroying this country including abolishing the Constitution. Treason also consists of attempting by overt acts to overthrow the US government or of betraying our government into the hands of a foreign power. If you are caught and convicted of treason, you can pretty much count on losing your US citizenship as well as serving lots of jail time.2. Holding A Policy Level Position In A Foreign CountryIf you become an elected official or hold a policy-level position (like an ambassador, cabinet minister, or any high level administrative position where you make government policy) in your native country or a foreign country, you run the risk of losing your US citizenship. On the other hand, if you hold a non-policy level job like working in your native country's embassy or working for your native country's government in an advisory or purely administrative capacity, you run little risk of jeopardizing your US citizenship. For further information, see the State Department's circular: ADVICE ABOUT POSSIBLE LOSS OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND SEEKING PUBLIC OFFICE IN A FOREIGN STATE.3. Serving In Your Native Country's Armed Forces If That Country Is Engaged In Hostilities Or At War With The United StatesIf your native country is engaged in hostile actions or is at war with America you need to be extremely careful. The US government will attempt to take away your US citizenship if they find out you are either aiding or serving in your native country's armed forces in any capacity. Alternatively, the US government could try to nail you with a treason conviction and then strip you of your US citizenship.4. Serving In Your Native Country's Armed Forces As An Officer Or A Non-Commissioned OfficerIf your native country is not at war with or engaged in hostilities towards the US, then serving in your native country's armed forces is OK as long as you are not an officer or non-commissioned officer (usually the rank of sergeant or above). Serving as a civilian worker in your native country's armed forces, or serving as an enlisted man or women are generally acceptable. For further information, see the State Department's circular: ADVICE ABOUT POSSIBLE LOSS OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND FOREIGN MILITARY SERVICE.The State Department has set several administrative guidelines for dual citizens to follow in order to avoid losing their US citizenship ( ADVICE ABOUT POSSIBLE LOSS OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND DUAL NATIONALITY ). The four reasons for losing US citizenship cited above were taken from these guidelines. We strongly suggest that you carefully review these guidelines if you are planning on maintaining dual citizenship. As you review the guidelines keep in mind that the State Department is primarily referring to native-born US citizens who become dual citizens by being naturalized in another foreign country. The guidelines are also applicable to naturalized US citizens who maintain their original citizenship.5. Lying To The USCIS During The Naturalization ProcessIf you deliberately withheld information from or misrepresented information given to the USCIS or INS when filing your N-400, the USCIS may cancel your Certificate of Naturalization and revoke your US citizenship. This includes withholding information and misrepresenting yourself during your naturalization interview or oath ceremony. If your Certificate of Naturalization is cancelled and your US citizenship revoked, you may also find yourself facing criminal prosecution as well as deportation proceedings.For example, if you lived outside the country for four months and deliberately omitted this absence from your N-400 and the USCIS finds out about it after you're naturalized, they could move to have your Certificate of Naturalization cancelled. All they would need to show is that your absence would have disqualifed you from or materially affected your naturalization due to the "physical presence in the United States" requirement for naturalization applicants.You may also lose your US citizenship if you withheld information or misled the USCIS or INS when becoming a permanent resident. If within five years of becoming a permanent resident, the USCIS finds out that you withheld information from them or misled them in order to obtain your green card, the USCIS may also strip you of your US citizenship. Of course, after five years from becoming a permanent resident, the only way the USCIS would be able to take away your US citizenship would be if you withheld or misrepresented yourself during the naturalization process.The above examples illustrates why you need to be both truthful and accurate when filing for naturalization and permanent residency. You don't want to give the USCIS any ammunition they could use against you later if they or someone else (like a politician or government bureaucrat) is looking for any means to get rid of you.6. Refusal To Testify Before Congress About Your Subversive ActivitiesWe included this legal provision for completeness. If you refuse to testify before Congress within ten years of being naturalized regarding your involvement in any subversive activities, the Attorney General can move to have your US citizenship revoked [ 8 USC 1451(a) ]. Subversive activities are not well defined but include activities such as spying, belonging to a terrorist or other organization wanting to overthrow the US, or other activities aimed at undermining our government [50 USC 783 & 843, 18 USC Ch. 115]. Of course, if you do testify before Congress about your subversive activities, you may still lose your citizenship if your testimony is later used to convict you of treason.US Courts and Immigration Attorneys as SafeguardsFortunately, it's not as easy to take away your citizenship and Certificate of Naturalization as the law reads. Even if you were not entirely truthful or forthcoming during the naturalization process, the USCIS just can't arbitrarily revoke your citizenship. Citizenship is one of those fundamental rights that our third branch of government (the judicial branch) takes very seriously. It appears the USCIS runs into difficulty with the federal courts when the USCIS revokes someone's citizenship without giving the accused his or her day in court (no matter how blatant the violation of the law, see - Challenge to INS Denaturalization Procedure ).In other words, the only way you are going to lose your US citizenship and Certificate of Naturalization is in a federal court and by a federal judge, who is appointed for life, makes good money, and is answerable to no politician or government bureaucrat no matter how on popular the judge's decision turns out to be.If any of these situations listed apply to you now or could in the future, we strongly suggest you seek the legal advice of an immigration attorney experienced in US citizenship law. Your US citizenship is too valuable to risk losing because you don't fully understand the law and the possible consequences of your actions. Here is a brief listing of websites for immigration attorneys:American Immigration Lawyers Association ILW.com: The Immigration PortalOpen Directory (Google) - Immigration LawyersVoluntarily Losing Your US Citizenship (Renunciation)After becoming a naturalized US citizen, you always have the option of renouncing your US citizenship. Beware though, if you renounce US citizenship, you will most likely be barred from living in the United States (there are exceptions), and can never become a US citizen again.In order to renounce your US citizenship, you have to physically be outside the US and it's possessions when renouncing. So if you ever plan on renouncing your citizenship, make sure you have a country to live in (no doubts about your citizenship and residency status) and renounce your US citizenship there. For further information, see the State Department's circular: Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship.Can a person voluntarily renounce their US citizenship and still live in the US? Can you get your green card back or a new green card? The answer to these questions is technically yes, but it is going to be a legally complicated process. You will most definitely need the advice and help of an immigration attorney to attempt such a legal maneuver. You will still have to renounce your US citizenship outside the US, and then need some type of visa or immigration papers to return to the US as a resident. Keep in mind, the US government will probably resist you every legal step of the way, and there is no guarantee of success. For further information, see the State Department's circular: RENUNCIATION OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP BY PERSONS CLAIMING A RIGHT OF RESIDENCE IN THE UNITED STATES.Voluntarily renouncing your US citizenship should not be taken lightly. Once you renounce your citizenship, it is nearly impossible to get it back. You will lose all the benefits of US citizenship including US residency and your US passport, and you will likely still be held responsible for paying any past, current or future US taxes (which is the primary reason why most people want to renounce their US citizenship). For further information, see the State Department's circular: LOSS OF NATIONALITY AND TAXATION (please scroll down to this topic after you open this web page).What if I lose my Certificate of Naturalization?Losing your Certificate of Naturalization is not the same as losing US citizenship. You haven't lost your citizenship-all you lost is your proof of citizenship. Of course, if the USCIS can't find your naturalization records, you may have some problems proving your citizenship and could face detention and deportation proceedings. That's why we highly recommend making backup copies of your Certificate of Naturalization and storing the original in a secure place (see Securely Store Your Certificate of Naturalization for more information).If, after all the precautions we recommended to you about storing and protecting your Certificate of Naturalization, your certificate is somehow lost or destroyed, well guess what, you' re going to have to deal with the USCIS all over again to get it replaced. Please go to USCIS: Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document.Good luck and please be patient. It usually takes at least a year to get a new certificate.Websites With Further Information On Losing Your US CitizenshipCHANG & BOOS - LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP AND DUAL NATIONALITY A good summary of the recent policy changes to dual citizenship in the US and how, as a dual citizen, you can lose your US citizenship (uses Canadians as an example, but the legal principles generally apply to other countries that allow dual citizenship like Mexico or Italy for example).The following website by the US embassy in Australia has an excellent summary regarding the US policy on dual citizenship and losing US citizenship. U.S. Policy on Dual NationalityState Department's website: Citizenship and NationalityImmigration and Nationality Act (INA) : The laws pertaining to loss of citizenship (or loss of nationality) and revocation of naturalization are found in Sections (ACT) 340 and 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The regulations and procedures that the federal government are required to follow when implementing any law such as the Immigration and Nationality Act are found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Click here for the corresponding CFRs pertaining to Sections 340 and 349 of the INA. The CFR part numbers will be the same as the INA section numbers.
