I need help about an important decision (citizenship)

[Fran27]

So, I've lived in the US for 6 years now, and I think I can take the citizenship test.

Now, for lots of reasons, main one being that the US doesn't recognize dual citizenship I believe, I don't really want to do it... But if it can have any kind of important impact for my family for me not to be a US citizen, then I'll do it (after some studying as my US history is very rusty).

So, can anyone enlighten me?

 

[Giny]

I'm not 100% sure but I do think the US recognizes dual citizenship. My husband has dual, but he was born US and lived in Canada..... I don't know if the reverse is true. I'd be interested in the answer. I'm up for renewing my permanent residency status in 2010, I'm thinking instead going for my citizenship.

 

[Romy]

The US does recognize dual citizenship. One of my friends in high school was born in Spain to American parents, he has dual citizenship.

From what I understand there are some drawbacks, mainly involving the non american country and their laws....like Korea or Iran where they have compulsory military service for male citizens, or tax laws. You'll probably want to get a lawyer who can advise you and help you decide whether it's the best thing for your situation.

 

[Gempress]

U.S. does offer dual citizenship. I have relatives who are dual citizens.

 

[Dekka]

Doesn't it depend on what country you are citizen of? Or is that another place....?

 

[MisssAshby]

The US does recognize dual citizenship. I work for a Belgium based company and over 80% of our employees are dual citizens.

As a matter of fact, I just got done standing in line with a few of them to vote!

 

[GipsyQueen]

The US does, Im not sure if France (?) does though. I know Germany doesn't, that's why I couldn't become a citizin. I didn't want to give up my German citizinship because I knew I would go back some day.

 

[Falconara]

US does recognize dual citzenship...my grandmother is Italy and the USA...and my dad is about to get his Italian citizenship in addition to his american one.

 

[sparks19]

I need to find out how to get this done as I would like Hannah to have dual.

 

[Fran27]

Good point... I need to check the French laws... I think it would work then.

 

[bubbatd]

At one point I had dual citizenship , but I think that went out the window .

 

[FoxyWench]

check your HOME country rules, at this time the usa is now accepting dual citizenship again.
they stopped for 2 years after september 11th.


having citizenship realy provides you with 2 additional benefit as compared to just a greencard.
1: your greencard has an expiration date and needs to be renewed, citizenship, once you have it...doesnt run out
2: you would be able to vote.

honestly thats realy all you get for that rather pricey test that makes you know more us history than most american born folks.

 

[Fran27]

honestly thats realy all you get for that rather pricey test that makes you know more us history than most american born folks.

LOL! I'm sure it's true too. I studied all that at University but definitely need a reminder course...

And it costs $700. Ouch. Will have to wait until we get our tax return at least... but I still have 8 years before I have to renew my green card anyway.

My main motivation really was that apparently you pay more taxes in case of inheritance etc... and my kids might have to pay more just because I'm not American.

France is fine with dual citizenships... so I guess I just have to do nothing and I'm a dual citizen? It's so confusing...