Dual Citizenship with Canada and the USA?

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I love the check/cheque argument - is anyone really expecting a french spelling of anything in the US ? c'mon now people, you're in a new country.

Edited April 23, 2015 by Udella&Wiz

[NikLR 13,220]

I love the check/cheque argument - is anyone really expecting a french spelling of anything in the US ? c'mon now people, you're in a new country.

LOL!! I know! It took more time for me to remember to write it differently than anything else!

[fellaamazing 72]

It's not just French. The spelling is cheque everywhere outside US. Americans just like to keep their things separate.

http://grammarist.com/spelling/check-cheque/

[warlord 72]

Soda is common here in Colorado. Hubs is from Alabama which is why he grew up saying "coke." I grew up saying Pop in BC. I only write cheque when referring to a Canadian cheque anymore. Otherwise it's check. I was explaining toque to people today. They all looked at me like I had a 3rd eyeball. LMAO

Actually I hear pop here a lot more than soda in Colorado. The only times I hear "soda" is from the transplants from the northeast. Generally though native Coloradians say pop...

[Texas22 50]

We are going to be applying for ROC in June. My 2 yr GC date issue is 9/9/13. I was perfectly fine just to keep permanent residency, but then found out that my children (both under 18) can piggyback off mine, if I apply for US Citizenship through naturalization. I think it would be beneficial for them both to have dual citizenship so that they can decide in future if they wish to remain in the US or go back to Canada to live.

As long as I can always keep my Canadian citizenship I am fine with getting US Citizenship, otherwise I would never give that up. After all, I am a Canadian first and foremost. It seems that I am able to do that - after reading this thread.

I understand that because I am married to a US Citizen that I can apply for citizenship after 3 years. But my question is, is the 3 years based on

1. date of entry?
2. date of original greencard residency (9/9/13)?
3. date of issue on 10 year GC?

Just trying to figure out when I would be eligible to apply. Thanks.

BTW: In Texas it is soda, and yes whenever I say washroom, people look at me funny. I write checks (not cheques), and when I say toque, people have no clue what I'm talking about. It is a beanie here. I find that funny.

Oh and the fahrenheit thing... after two years, I am still converting to find out the actual temperature in celcius. My vehicle is in kms (which shows smaller miles on the speedometer). First time I drove with my friend, she wondered why I always seemed to be speeding.

But I don't miss the cold.

[ChristinaG 91]

We are going to be applying for ROC in June. My 2 yr GC date issue is 9/9/13. I was perfectly fine just to keep permanent residency, but then found out that my children (both under 18) can piggyback off mine, if I apply for US Citizenship through naturalization. I think it would be beneficial for them both to have dual citizenship so that they can decide in future if they wish to remain in the US or go back to Canada to live.

As long as I can always keep my Canadian citizenship I am fine with getting US Citizenship, otherwise I would never give that up. After all, I am a Canadian first and foremost. It seems that I am able to do that - after reading this thread.

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^^ that is my debate as well.... as of now (I know I've got a long way to go yet...) but I see no benefit to go for citizenship - except where my kids are concerned....

I keep looking at it as "do I want to saddle them with having to renew their green card or paying for citizenship when I can do it once and cover all three of us....." It also gives them the option of going to school, working, living anywhere in either country....

we will cross that bridge when we get there.....

[fellaamazing 72]

If Canada was in South, it would have made good retirement home.. With free healthcare..

Maybe when I retire, in few decades, Windsor would be like Florida.. Thanks to global warming..

[jonilui 9]

Does anyone know what happens to your OHIP and all that when you move into the US? Do you just notify them you're moving into the states and then it no longer becomes valid? What if I were to move back into Canada in the future? Is there a huge process for me to become a canadian citizen or are they like, "you used to be one, no problem. here's your ohip and driver's license"

[ChristinaG 91]

Does anyone know what happens to your OHIP and all that when you move into the US? Do you just notify them you're moving into the states and then it no longer becomes valid? What if I were to move back into Canada in the future? Is there a huge process for me to become a canadian citizen or are they like, "you used to be one, no problem. here's your ohip and driver's license"

As far as I'm aware, you lose your OHIP as soon as you move to the States... there *may* be some minor exceptions where there are special circumstances, but don't bet on keeping it....

Moving back to Canada is no problem either.... you will still be a citizen, but last I checked you have to be a resident of the Province at least 90 days (?) before your OHIP kicks in again...... as for your driver's license - just take your US one to a Service Ontario office and exchange it for the Ontario license....

Best wishes!!

[jonilui 9]

As far as I'm aware, you lose your OHIP as soon as you move to the States... there *may* be some minor exceptions where there are special circumstances, but don't bet on keeping it....

Moving back to Canada is no problem either.... you will still be a citizen, but last I checked you have to be a resident of the Province at least 90 days (?) before your OHIP kicks in again...... as for your driver's license - just take your US one to a Service Ontario office and exchange it for the Ontario license....

Best wishes!!

God I love this forum. You guys are awesome. Thanks ChristinaG!

[fellaamazing 72]

Does anyone know what happens to your OHIP and all that when you move into the US? Do you just notify them you're moving into the states and then it no longer becomes valid? What if I were to move back into Canada in the future? Is there a huge process for me to become a canadian citizen or are they like, "you used to be one, no problem. here's your ohip and driver's license"

Technically you are required to notify them, and they will cancel it for you.

I never used it at all after moving to US.

When I applied for medical insurance in US, I went through a broker, and he chose the best option for me. But still then the insurance started to kick in, in two months time. Then once I got sick, I decided to go to a clinic which I thought worked like walk in clinic in Canada. Turned out it was urgent care, and they billed me about $550 later since my insurance company didn't cover urgent care. The only best way to get treatment in US is to get an appointment from a clinic covered by your insurance. And pretty much take half a day or full day off work.

When you move back to Ontario, you will have to keep a proof of entry date. And then you can apply for OHIP again, that will be valid from 3 months after you entered.

[jonilui 9]

Technically you are required to notify them, and they will cancel it for you.

I never used it at all after moving to US.

When I applied for medical insurance in US, I went through a broker, and he chose the best option for me. But still then the insurance started to kick in, in two months time. Then once I got sick, I decided to go to a clinic which I thought worked like walk in clinic in Canada. Turned out it was urgent care, and they billed me about $550 later since my insurance company didn't cover urgent care. The only best way to get treatment in US is to get an appointment from a clinic covered by your insurance. And pretty much take half a day or full day off work.

When you move back to Ontario, you will have to keep a proof of entry date. And then you can apply for OHIP again, that will be valid from 3 months after you entered.

Thanks for the answer! Really helpful. At what point can you apply for medical insurance? I'm assuming after adjustment of status. My fiance is a nursing manager, and I believe I can get on some "family" plan of his. It's crazy to think you have to pay $550 just to go to the clinic! I love Canada <3

[fellaamazing 72]

It's not tied to your immigration status. Since you pay for it.

You can shop around now if you want.

Since you are still in Canada, I suggest getting all regular medical checkups including complete physicals that you will need in Canada before ending your residence in Canada. Paying co-pay for doctor's visits, or paying tons of money out of pocket for hospitals adds up a lot of cost.

[CAdreamer 14]

We are going to be applying for ROC in June. My 2 yr GC date issue is 9/9/13. I was perfectly fine just to keep permanent residency, but then found out that my children (both under 18) can piggyback off mine, if I apply for US Citizenship through naturalization. I think it would be beneficial for them both to have dual citizenship so that they can decide in future if they wish to remain in the US or go back to Canada to live.

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I understand that because I am married to a US Citizen that I can apply for citizenship after 3 years. But my question is, is the 3 years based on

1. date of entry?
2. date of original greencard residency (9/9/13)?
3. date of issue on 10 year GC?

Just trying to figure out when I would be eligible to apply. Thanks.

Hey Texas! *waves*

I don't see any answer to your question here, so I'll go ahead. You can apply for naturalization 90 days before the 3rd anniversary of your original GC date of issue. So, exactly 1 year after you are eligible to apply for ROC.

I'll be eligible to apply for naturalization in the fall, and I'm doing the same as you -- getting my citizenship more so that my kids can piggyback and have more options open to them as dual citizens (plus... I want to be able to vote and have a voice in this country!). But mostly, I want my kids to be able to decide where they want to live in the future.

Good to "see" you! I hope life is treating you well!

[NikLR 13,220]

As long as I can always keep my Canadian citizenship I am fine with getting US Citizenship, otherwise I would never give that up. After all, I am a Canadian first and foremost. It seems that I am able to do that - after reading this thread.

Then you may want to read the oath you are required to take. http://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/naturalization-test/naturalization-oath-allegiance-united-states-america