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Dual Citizenship
Questions regarding holding valid citizenship in more than one country at a time.
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Can you have dual citizenship US and Indian?
Asked by Wiki User
India does not allow dual citizenship. But you can apply and get a passport-like booklet, at the nearest embassy and consulate general, that will allow you to travel to India visa-free.
Where do you apply for dual citizen in the Philippines?
Asked by Wiki User
The government of the Philippines does not allow you to have dual nationality.
How does an american get dual citizenship for the philippines?
Asked by Rickbarnett
You can get dual citizenship for the Philippines if you are a natural-born Filipino who has become a naturalized citizen of another country, and to retain your Philippine citizenship, you have to take an oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines before a Philippine Consular Officer.
Can an illegal immigrant that has lived in the US for 18 years become a citizen?
Asked by TaniaLugardo
Without any sort of "amnesty" or other government forgiveness of the illegal status, no. Possibly through military service, but otherwise, I can't think of a way without becoming "legal" somehow first.
How long you have to wait after you got fingerprint from INS for US citizenship?
Asked by Wiki User
This will vary from person to person and how busy they are. Most times, the application must be approved by both DHS and Department of State.
Can a US citizen hold dual citizenship in Mexico?
Asked by Wiki User
The individual would have to be deemed a U.S. citizen by birth, and also deemed a Mexican citizen under Mexican law. Here's why:
The United States has two types of citizenship, citizenship by birth and citizenship by naturalization.
U.S. citizenship by birth and "dual citizenship"
The specification of what characteristics must accrue to those accorded U.S. citizenship by birth is primarily set forth in Title 8, United States Code, section 1401, but 8 U.S.C. §1401a, 8 U.S.C. §1402, 8 U.S.C. §1403, 8 U.S.C. §1404, 8 U.S.C. §1405, 8 U.S.C. §1406, 8 U.S.C. §1407, 8 U.S.C. §1408, and 8 U.S.C. §1409 also speak to this.
Some of those accorded U.S. citizenship by birth include persons born outside the United States. For instance, inter alia, 8 U.S.C. §1401(c), 8 U.S.C. §1401(d), 8 U.S.C. §1401(g) and 8 U.S.C. §1401(h) specify characteristics accruing to individuals who are considered U.S. citizens by birth, but who are born outside the geographical boundaries of the United States. This is the American jus sanguinis.
It is therefore corollary to this status that those individuals are both entitled to U.S. citizenship by birth through the jus sanguinis and citizenship in and of the relevant foreign nation through that nation's jus soli. That is, when one is a U.S. citizen by birth because one has the characteristics accruing to oneself that are specified in 8 U.S.C. §1401 et seq., it is a matter of birth, and not choice.
Therefore, by the jus soli as to both countries, one is a U.S. citizen by birth and in some way is subject to the citizenship laws of the foreign nation, simultaneously. This status is what is meant by the term "dual citizenship".
U.S. citizenship by naturalization and the legal impossibility of "dual citizenship"
U.S. citizenship by naturalization, however, stands in contrast to this. Particularly instructive about U.S. citizenship by naturalization, set forth in Title 8, United States Code, section 1421, et seq., is 8 U.S.C. §1448(a)(2):
"[a] person who has applied for naturalization shall, in order to be and before being admitted to citizenship, take in a public ceremony before the Attorney General or a court with jurisdiction under section 1421(b) of this title an oath:
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to renounce and abjure absolutely and entirely all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which the applicant was before a subject or citizen[.]"
What this means is that under U.S. law, at the moment of naturalization, by U.S. law one is no longer a citizen of the nation from which one originated, and henceforth is only a U.S. citizen. Therefore, for naturalized citizens of the United States, it is legally impossible to be a "dual citizen". Answer
The US does not technically recognize dual citizenship. If you are a US Citizen, then under US law you are just that - a US citizen - just like any other US citizen.
That much being said, however, if some other nation choses to recognize you as a citizen of their country under the laws of their country then that is fine, it is not illegal or prohibited - it is just neither here nor there to the US.
As the second answer above indicates, some people are ipso facto dual citizens without ever applying to or even intending to become such, but simply through the action of the laws of the various countries involved.
How do you register a foreign marriage in the US?
Asked by Wiki User
through the naturalization process required by government
Do Jewish Americans hold dual Israeli and American citizenship?
Asked by Wiki User
If you are Jewish and have moved or want to move to Israel through Aliyah, you can retain your US citizenship. If you are no Jewish and want to obtain Israeli citizenship by naturalization, you have to give up your American citizenship.
* People who make Aliyah to Israel, are automatically granted full Israeli citizenship after residing there for one year. During that one year, they hold on to your American passport and give you an Israeli travel document (red coloured as oppose to the regular, blue coloured, national passport.)
If an American marries an Australian do they have dual citizenship?
Asked by Wiki User
NO you are NOT an automatic PR just because you got married.
http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/partner-inside.htm
Assuming you want to be in Australia with your spouse - you will need to apply for this visa.
http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/same-sex-changes.htm
And this is how you know if you are eligible.
http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/same-sex-changes.htm
This means your spouse MUST have a job or income of some sort as he will be supporting you. You cannot work and you will NOT be a permanent resident. You will only be a visitor and you will STAY a visitor for 2 years and you CANNOT WORK OR STUDY during this time. Your life will be on hold until you are granted or refused permanent residency.
Your marriage has to be at least 2 years old before you can be granted permanent residency. So you will be visiting Australia temporarily for those 2 years while you get to know your spouse and your marriage either works or falls apart.
Being a visitor means no working, no studying, maybe medicare or not (I dont know for sure). Make sure you have a HOBBY you can do to fill in the time when you are not cleaning the apartment or doing his laundry or cooking his dinner. He must be working or have an income because HIS money will be paying for the both of you for two years.
USA has the same rule. Marriages less than 2 years old only get a temporary green card and they dont become eligible for a permanent green card until after their 2 year anniversary.
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(this is in the discussion as well)
I am a US citizen who has married an Australian citizen. I do not think that the first answer was accurate. Once you marry your partner, you can apply for permanent residency right away (this cost use about $2000) - subclass 801, spouse visa. You will then go onto a Temporary Residency Visa, which entitles you to medicare and to be able to work in Australia. You will NOT have to put your life on hold, you CAN work and be entitled to medicare. You can also study if you want (international rates).
During this time you must have "Assurance of Support" from Australian citizens. In my case, my husband and I were studying and didn't have jobs, so my mother in law co-signed with my husband to support me during the two years that I won't have access to benefits (pensions, dole). Your husband does NOT have to have a job or income for you to pass this requirement.
After two years on a temporary residency visa, given that your permanent residency application was approved, you will be a permanent resident! Then you can apply for cheaper study and centrelink benefits.
Once you have been a resident in Australia for at least 4 years (1 year must have been as a permanent resident), you can apply for citizenship.
This is how I have experienced the process. I think there is a lot of inaccurate information in the first answer. You certainly do not have to put your life on hold waiting for a permanent residency visa, you definitely can work and study. Your husband also does not have to have a job or income, you just need family members or someone who is Australian to promise to pay the government for any financial support you may need while on a temporary visa.
Your husband and you are American citizens your son was born in Australia in 1979 Does he have dual citizenship?
Asked by Wiki User
America does not recognize dual citizenship; you'll need to decide if you want your baby to be an American citizen or an Aussie. Listen, if you need to talk to someone about this I know some friends in the same boat. Post a message here and I'll try and help, ok?
What U.S. Citezenship and Immagration Services form is used to apply for naturalized citezenship?
Asked by Wiki User
Filing the Form N-400 with USCIS, US citizenship and immigration services, you can apply for US citizenship.
Form N-400 filing fee is $595.Additionally $85 biometric fee and totals to $680, where applicable. No fee is required for military applicants filing under Section 328 and 329 of the INA. Applicants 75 years of age or older are not charged a biometric fee.
What do you have to do to become a citizen in Cuba?
Asked by Wiki User
you take a test and do follow castros rules and do not sneak out any Cubans
Which Country Giving Citizenship if Child Born from Tourist Parents?
Asked by Wiki User
Most of the countries of the American Continent (North, Central, and South) give citizenship status to children who are born in their territory. Some examples are: the US, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Venezuela, Paraguay, Colombia, Peru, Chile, .....
*Children of the diplomats are excluded.
Can a British citizen have dual nationality?
Asked by Wiki User
Investment in Russia, in the form of private business, may be one of the paths to consider. Marriage to a Russian citizen may be another.
It should be noted that some countries expressly prohibit dual citizenship. This means in addition to a sworn alliance as a citizen of the country, the oath may include the rejection of any other nation and your rights to be part of that nation. Additionally, some countries mandate as a part of citizenship, the requirement for military service. This means that should you now be a citizen of another country, despite having a passport from a previous country, you can be conscripted (immediately) into military service, especially in times of a national emergency.
Your local Russian embassy can provide written details as to what current requirements are to apply for citizenship.
Does Obama have dual citizenship?
Asked by Wiki User
No. He was born with dual citizenship British/American, his British citizenship was transferred to Kenyan when Kenya became independent and he lost his Kenyan citizenship at age 23 because he didn't renounce his American citizenship (Kenya doesn't allow dual citizenship). So currently and since age 23 he holds citizenship in only one country--The United States of America.
Is IELTS compulsary to get a Canadian student visa?
Asked by Wiki User
NO IELTS is not compulsory for UK Student Visa. These are other categories for UK Study Visa in which you can apply for Visa. Julia & Rana Solicitors in Pakistan provide you best guidelines about these categories and apply on your behalf. So that you can easily get your student Visa.
Does Iran allow dual citizenship?
Asked by Wiki User
Yes, Iranians can hold dual nationality. However, the government of Iran would recognize ONLY the Iranian nationality of its dissidents.
Can a US citizen get another citizenship?
Asked by Wiki User
Only if the other country does not ask you to renounce your US citizenship (e.g. Norway, Denmark, Spain and Luxembourg require you to renounce your US citizenship if you want to obtain their citizenship).
What do you have to go to get a court order for marriage in Texas if your under 18?
Asked by Wiki User
No court will entartain you , as you are a minor and under age of marriage.
American citizenship process takes how long?
Asked by Wiki User
It depends on the amount of applications they receive and, if you are unlucky, if they deeply search your background and schedule interviews for you.
You can always check the status of your application though.
Can US citizen have dual citizenship with Czech Republic?
Asked by Wiki User
The short answer appears to be no, as the Czech republic asks for a renunciation of your previous citizenship when you are applying for Czech citizenship. There are some exceptions to this:
- the country of which you are currently a citizen will not let you renounce your citizenship
- the country of which you are a citizen does not issue certificates affirming/asserting renunciation (so you cannot provide proof of the renunciation)
- renouncing your current citizenship would put you in physical danger
As for the other way around, if you are a Czech citizen and you are voluntarily naturalized, you forfeit your citizenship. If, however, you acquire citizenship through being born in a country, or through marriage, it seems as though you could actually be a dual citizen.
There are supposedly numerous people who have not notified the Czech authorities of their new status as citizens in other countries and have retained their Czech passport, so they are (at least for a time) de factor if not de jure dual citizens.
Where can you apply for dual citizenship?
Asked by Wiki User
Dual Citizenship means you are a citizen of two countries at the same time.
Not all countries allow this. If you acquire a new citizenship then you often have to give up the old one.
The rules for acquiring citizenship vary greatly and are often complicated. They usually require you to be a legal resident of that country for a number of years, to speak the language, not to have a criminal record, and other restrictions. If you want to acquire a second citizenship, you will have to research how to become a citizen of that specific country.
