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Dual Citizenship
Questions regarding holding valid citizenship in more than one country at a time.
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What do you need to successfully apply for US citizenship?
Proof for your lawful permanent status, recent color passport size photographs and the 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.
Can you have dual citizenship and a visa?
If both your countries of nationality require a visa to enter the destination country, then you should obtain a visa and have it stamped in one of your passports prior to your departure.
If the country of destination is one of your countries of citizenship, then you should just use their passport.
How do you get a dual citizen passport?
Depending on what two countries you hold passports in:
- Some places may be restrictive towards one but not the other
- Some countries will arrest people with citizenship in certain countries. (Middle East and Israel are good examples) So travel with only your "SAFE" passport on your person in these situations.
Crossing boarders:
- Many countries conduct exit visa checks and you must use the entry passport to exit.
- Many countries share passport info and control duties on a common boarder. Common in some places in Europe. You can not change passports to exit one country and enter the next at these crossings.
- You may carry both passports but ONLY PRESENT ONE at any entry.
- Do not ever claim dual citizenship when entering one of your home counties. The USA is especially confused by this and will delay your travel to figure it out. ( Trust me they are not as Gentle as your doctor when wearing rubber gloves. Yes personal experience)
Finally as long as you understand what countries your passports are welcome in, there will be no trouble, so don't sweat it.
Do African-Americans have dual citizenship?
African-Americans as a race do not have dual citizenship. Only those who meet all of the requirements of the country that the person is applying for citizenship for may or may not obtain citizenship. Citizenship is not guaranteed when applying for it.
23 years ago Germany was one of the founding countries of the European Union, which began in 1992.
A foreigner who marries a Mexican doesn't automatically get Mexican nationality, but they can apply for Mexican nationality after only 2 years instead of waiting longer. For example, a foreigner (not married to a Mexican) who applies for Mexican nationality on the basis of Mexican residence has to wait 5 years.
How you can lose American citizenship?
Go to the nearest US mission abroad and ask them to assist you.
If you want to do that in the US, contact the State Department.
No passport - EVERYONE must have a passport to travel into and out of a country. Although it doesn't always happen, EVERYONE trying to enter another country without a valid passport SHOULD be refused entry to the country they're trying to enter.
No visa - Even if you have a passport, some countries require you to have an entry visa.
Undeclared convictions - Many countries will refuse someone who has criminal convictions (dependent on the seriousness of the offence)
No means of supporting yourself - If you don't have access to sufficient funds during your stay, you may be forced to beg (which is illegal in most countries)
No-where to stay - Again, having no accommodation will force you to sleep rough, which many countries don't allow
Wanted criminal - If you're a wanted criminal in the country you just left, you should be returned there to face whatever charges are levelled against you.
In ALL the above scenarios, you don't have an automatic right to enter the country of destination, and (quite rightly) should be returned to your country of origin !
Yes absolutely!
Your child will have dual citizenship:
• American citizenship by birth in the United States ["lex soli" ]
• British citizenship by descent being born to a British citizen ["lex sanguinis"]
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.
Can i become US citizen and keep German citizenship?
United States law does not recognize dual citizenship. When you applied for your Naturalization, You took an oath of faith and loyalty to the United States and made an agreement to uphold and abide by all its laws. Your oath is in essence your assertion that above all other countries you have chosen The United States as your home.
So basically if you're saying you now want dual citizenship, you are revoking that oath and in doing so you are revoking or abandoning your own U.S. citizenship. If you have applied for citizenship in Germany, the moment that application is approved, for all legal intents and purposes state side, that is (even retroactively) considered the day you voluntarily relinquished your U.S. citizenship. You could actually have your U.S. passports cancelled and be denied re-entrance into the U.S. if they find out.
Bear in mind that the U.S. does not prosecute or harass someone that has dual citizenship in any way, The American government simply gives no recognition to it or at the governments prerogative, can revoke your U.S. citizenship based on your own application for same elsewhere.
Even if they don't find out till later, your revocation can be considered retroactive. If you assert that you are a German citizen in any written form with the United States government or elsewhere and can produce evidence of citizenship elsewhere, then you are considered an Ex Patriot, which means you are someone who has voluntarily abandoned your U.S. citizenship, revoked your oath of loyalty and are no longer legally entitled to any of the benefits that go along with U.S. citizenship, including re-entrance into the country.
I know many people in the U.S. do have dual citizenship, most are oblivious to the potential ramifications and as long as they never have to produce evidence in a state side political, jurisdictional action or legal proceeding they likely won't be bothered, unless of course, the person shows up on some undesirable list somewhere or if they try to use the duality to assert some right or privilege.
They may even have asked someone if it's illegal and the correct answer is no, It's not illegal here to have dual citizenship. It's simply not recognized.
Answer
If the person was also a German citizen, they should have applied for a permission to retain German citizenship prior to applying for US citizenship otherwise they are to give up their German citizenship upon becoming an American (or any other foreign national than Germany).
If the person was only born in Germany to foreign parents, they should consult their original country of citizenship to find out whether or not they have lost their previous citizenship upon becoming a citizen of another country.
Can a US citizen marry a Mexican citizen in Mexico and return to the US immediately?
He or she could, but his or her partner must make the appropriate arrangements so that she or he acquires the US citizenship. Namely, contacting the American embassy in Mexico and begin such legal process.
Your mother was born in England your father was born in Scotland what nationatily are you?
Where were you born? That is your nationality.
Your mother is us citizen you were born in Canada can you get dual citizenship?
Citizenship is a process that takes time to be approved by the government of the country you wish to become a citizen of. In general, citizenship status in the US is difficult to receive and takes several years of processing. If your daughter is a citizen of both countries, you can include that information on your citizenship application forms, but you will still need to go through the proper channels to get approved. Having a daughter as a US and Mexican citizen will not make you a citizen of both and will likely have little impact on your application for citizenship. Becoming a Mexican citizen would be significantly easier if you were a US citizen, as the paperwork and legality is not nearly as complex and strict. Check with the governments of both countries to determine the best course of action for your specific situation.
Does a child of two illegal immigrants acquire US citizenship by being born in the US?
Yes.
Originally, several of the legislative creators of the 14th amendment intended that the children of foreign citizens born in the US would NOT be US citizens.
Section 1 of the 14th Amendment states: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside."
While the original drafters proposed the idea that foreign citizens were not "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States" and therefore their children born in the US would not be US citizens, this idea does not appear to have been of any concern during revisions of the Amendment. It appears NOT to have been a substantive question addressed by either the House or Senate, with most of the focus in writing the 14th Amendment being on excluding Native Americans from citizenship, and on related issues around revocation of citizenship.
The wording of the 14th Amendment was changed with no real debate about its impact on US-born children of foreign citizens. During ratification in the US Senate, there is no record of any objection to this change in wording, and no mention of caring about its impact on US-born children. The issue appears to have either been completely overlooked, or ignored.
This left the final wording a bit vague, with no real legislative record as to the meaning intended by Congress. The Supreme Court, in an 1898 decision known as U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark, settled this vagueness with an interpretation that children of foreign citizens born in the US soil are US citizens.
A new Supreme Court decision overturning this precedent or a new Amendment superseding the 14th Amendment would be necessary for children of illegal aliens to be excluded from citizenship.
AnswerAt the current time, any child born on US soil regardless of the status of the parents becomes a US citizen. AnswerThis is true, anyone born on American soil is an American citizen. Most illegal think that by having their children in America, that they will be able to stay here when caught. That is wrong. America will not deport the child, but the parent will be deported. If it is not a deportation because of an arrest, they will be able to take their children with them. However, if it is deportation because of a criminal arrest, the children will be placed in foster care of with a legal family member. The child's citizenship status has nothing to do with the parent's status.
A dual processor can be defined as a computer with two central processing units. It can also be defined as a dual-core central processing unit: two processors combined into a single integrated circuit or package. .
What is the cost for a permanent resident in the US to become a citizen in the US?
In order to become citizen you have to live in U.S. for 5 years (in my case I had to have a greencard and live in States for 4.5 y. before I could apply) You will need to fill out I-400 form and send a check for $390, $320 for I-400 form, $70 for biometrics. In order to become citizen you have to live in U.S. for 5 years (in my case I had to have a greencard and live in States for 4.5 y. before I could apply) You will need to fill out I-400 form and send a check for $390, $320 for I-400 form, $70 for biometrics.
Can a US citizenship apply for dual citizenship?
Yes. Currently, a U.S. citizen can apply for citizenship in another country (i.e. Naturalization) without losing U.S. citizenship.
A person with a US citizenship can become a citizen of another country through any means other than naturalization. Applying to get naturalized when the person is already a US citizen will lead to his/her losing the US citizenship and there will be no way to revoke it.
What does having a dual citizenship mean?
Dual citizenship means exactly what the name implies-that an individual is a citizen of two countries, in possession of 2 legal passports.
How long can a British citizen stay in Philippines?
You can stay in The Philippines for up to a month with a United States visa. You can get extensions on this visa for up to a year and a half.
If a male US citizen marries a Mexican female citizen in Mexico is their marriage legal in the US?
The answer to this question depends. Divorces obtained in other countries will generally be recognized by the United States as long as no person's rights were violated. This means that contested divorces may not be allowed unless the defendant spouse was notified and had a chance to respond. Uncontested divorces are generally recognized, however, and are often very easy to obtain. You mentioned that it was a "quicky" divorce. You need to make sure that the divorce followed the procedures for Mexican divorces because if it is not valid in Mexico, it certainly will not be valid in the United States
Do you lose your Canadian citizenship if you apply for dual citizenship in US?
Not unless you renounce your Canadian citizenship voluntarily.
Does William Shatner have dual citizenship in the US and Canada?
Yes, William Shatner holds dual citizenship in the United States and Canada. He was born in Canada and became a U.S. citizen later in life, allowing him to enjoy the benefits and rights of both countries. This dual citizenship reflects his ties to both nations, particularly given his prominent career in the entertainment industry.
