Dual Citizenship with Canada and the USA?

[Flames9_RN 358]

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

and politicians never lie..they take an oath...............

[Texas22 50]

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!

Hi Cali,

Thanks for the info. Life has been good, just about to enter the next phase of ROC which brings me back to Visa Journey. Hope you are well too! I hear you guys might need some water over there?

[Boiler 43,433]

Read it carefully it does not say what many people seem to think it does.

Anyway not a problem.

[NikLR 13,220]

Read it carefully it does not say what many people seem to think it does.

Anyway not a problem.

You give first allegiance to the USA. Says exactly that does it not? Obviously only a personal problem which is why I suggest the person READ it and decide for themselves.

and politicians never lie..they take an oath...............

LOL Which is probably why I have zero desire to vote? Which lie do I like today? LOL

Edited May 6, 2015 by NLR

[Boiler 43,433]

You give first allegiance to the USA. Says exactly that does it not? Obviously only a personal problem which is why I suggest the person READ it and decide for themselves.

Like I say read it as it does not say that.

Words have meanings.

[NikLR 13,220]

Then please, all mighty Boiler, explain exactly what it does mean.

[Boiler 43,433]

1. Support the Constitution;
2. 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;
3. Support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic;
4. Bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and
5. A. Bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; or

   B. Perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; or

   C. Perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law.

[NikLR 13,220]

Okay. So I can read. I have since I was 3. Please explain to me how number 2 and 4 does not mean what I said?

[Boiler 43,433]

You give first allegiance to the USA.

For a start it does not say that anywhere.

I would imagine Canada is sort of similar to the UK

1. 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;

I for one have nothing to renounce or abjure having never made any allegiance or fidelity to any of those. Additionally it only applies to those that you were before a citizen.

[NikLR 13,220]

Interesting take. Thank you for FINALLY explaining.

[Boiler 43,433]

Ohh one ore thing about upholding the Constitution and Laws, well I believe that whoever wins the next Presidential race will have to swear the same but I am absolutely sure the interpretation of what that means will vary massively depending on who wins.

[NikLR 13,220]

I speak to friends at work about US politics but as I'm sure everyone on the board knows, I have an almost non-existent desire to become a USC anytime in the future, but at least I know the board to be on if that ever changes.

[fellaamazing 72]

For a start it does not say that anywhere.

I would imagine Canada is sort of similar to the UK

1. 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;

I for one have nothing to renounce or abjure having never made any allegiance or fidelity to any of those. Additionally it only applies to those that you were before a citizen.

When I became citizen of Canada, the only Oath I took was to be loyal to "her majesty, Queen Elizabeth".

So no prince.. lol...

(I hope nobody ever have to take oath to this current prince who is only making babies and nothing else)

[NikLR 13,220]

When I became citizen of Canada, the only Oath I took was to be loyal to "her majesty, Queen Elizabeth".

So no prince.. lol...

(I hope nobody ever have to take oath to this current prince who is only making babies and nothing else)

Pretty sure Queen Elizabeth qualifies as a sovereignty.

[Boiler 43,433]

Pretty sure Queen Elizabeth qualifies as a sovereignty.

Nope, sovereign maybe. But that is arguable.