My fiance is already a dual citizen. Does this matter in getting a k1 visa and evenutally a Green card?

[taylor&ilies 5]

Hello!

I have just sent my i-129f packet and now that the wait and suspense is killing me, all these other questions are coming to mind!

My fiance is a dual citizen of Italy and Tunisia. I didn't think to mention this in the packet, and just included that he is of Italian citizenship since that is where he was born and went to school. Would this be a problem that I didn't mention it?

Also, I know he won't be able to ever be a US Citizen, but does him already being a dual citizen affect his chances of getting the K1 visa and eventually a green card?

Thanks in advance for your help,

Taylor

[JFH 12,189]

I am also a dual citizen (two European countries). You need to check whether each country permits dual citizenship through acquisition. This is different to dual citizenship by birth. I have dual citizenship due to my parents being from two different countries and I am eligible for both. If your fiancé eventually decides to take US citizenship this will be by acquisition, in other words it was a choice and not something that happened automatically by birth. Some countries don't permit their citizens to acquire another citizenship and would require the person to denounce their citizenship. Some countries allow you to do it provided you send certain forms and evidence that you will maintain a link to the country and some places have no issue with it at all.

You will need to see which group your fiancé's citizenships fall into.

[kris&me 572]

if suspense is killing you now, wait 6 months or so, you will be on pins and needles

and why don't you think he can be a US citizen?

he can be a dual citizen here but probaby needs to give up one other country / his decision

as for being dual citizen now, should not affect the process but you may get an RFE to explain this as it may come up in a background check

Believe it or not when i traveled to Tunis, i was surprised to find out their computers in customs were connected to ours and a check of his passports will show up

no where on the application form does it ask this but most of us send in copies of all passports attached to the form

i am Canadian / US dual and for my husband's applicaiton, i sent in all pages as asked of mine even though i was not the beneficary

[taylor&ilies 5]

I am also a dual citizen (two European countries). You need to check whether each country permits dual citizenship through acquisition. This is different to dual citizenship by birth. I have dual citizenship due to my parents being from two different countries and I am eligible for both. If your fiancé eventually decides to take US citizenship this will be by acquisition, in other words it was a choice and not something that happened automatically by birth. Some countries don't permit their citizens to acquire another citizenship and would require the person to denounce their citizenship. Some countries allow you to do it provided you send certain forms and evidence that you will maintain a link to the country and some places have no issue with it at all.

You will need to see which group your fiancé's citizenships fall into.

Thanks for your quick response.

I am not sure exactly his categories- Italian for sure was by birth. His parents are both Tunisian citizens but then moved to Italy and he was born there. He does not want to denounce any of his citizenships but just wants to have the green card for the US.

I was just wondering if the US considers it an obstacle if he already has dual citizenship and just wants to have a green card without any intention of being naturalized.

[taylor&ilies 5]

if suspense is killing you now, wait 6 months or so, you will be on pins and needles

and why don't you think he can be a US citizen?

he can be a dual citizen here but probaby needs to give up one other country / his decision

as for being dual citizen now, should not affect the process but you may get an RFE to explain this as it may come up in a background check

Believe it or not when i traveled to Tunis, i was surprised to find out their computers in customs were connected to ours and a check of his passports will show up

no where on the application form does it ask this but most of us send in copies of all passports attached to the form

i am Canadian / US dual and for my husband's applicaiton, i sent in all pages as asked of mine even though i was not the beneficary

Thank you for your quick response.

He actually does not want to be a US citizen because he does not want to denounce his other 2 nationalities.

I did not think to include a copy of his Tunisian passport though, and now I'm worried more as I don't want to delay the process. I just sent my packet on June 22, 2016 but have still not received NOA1. Is it possible to just send in the additional photocopy of his Tunisian passport and ask them to add it to my file?

[Hypnos 6,576]

Some people collect citizenships like candy. There is nothing stopping him from eventually becoming a US citizen if both Italy and Tunisia allow it.

[Limey 550]

Some people collect citizenships like candy. There is nothing stopping him from eventually becoming a US citizen if both Italy and Tunisia allow it.

I think the issue is that he'd have to renounce one of those (or both). Many countries force you to renounce your citizenship if you take another. Fortunately for US Brits that isn't the case - though if Gove has his way we're about to lose our free access to 30+ EU and EEA countries. I'd always loved the fact that my kids would be able to go over to Europe and work and travel freely with their British passport - now if they want to go to Europe they'll probably be restricted to UK or Ireland - I hope they like rain.

Edited July 1, 2016 by Limey

[Thegirl 224]

It may come up in background check and they might ask for information since your didn't mention it or they might not. I'm thinking more likely to come up at nvc stage but I doubt very much him being a dual citizen will affect the processing, or be an obstacle. Right now they want to know if you have a qualifying relationship.