Will you become a U.S. Citizen?

[*JG* 2]

Do you really have to give up your citizenship in some of these countries to become US citizens?

[iansig40 1]

Do you really have to give up your citizenship in some of these countries to become US citizens?

In general no,but you have to see if your country allows you to get another citizenship

[*JG* 2]

Do you really have to give up your citizenship in some of these countries to become US citizens?

In general no,but you have to see if your country allows you to get another citizenship

I thought that was the case. It just seemed like a lot of people were insinuating that they had to give up their birth country's citizenship.

[Cassie 8]

Do you really have to give up your citizenship in some of these countries to become US citizens?

In general no,but you have to see if your country allows you to get another citizenship

I thought that was the case. It just seemed like a lot of people were insinuating that they had to give up their birth country's citizenship.

there are a number of countries that do not allow dual citizenship, so yes, people would lose their birth citizenship if they pursued US citizenship. Someone in the last couple of days posted a list that detailed which countries allow you to retain and those that don't.

[imailin 0]

I'm just a little bit curious. If and when we all manage to get our conditions removed. How many plan to take the next step to become U.S. citizens and how many will just remain permanent residents?

Personally, if things keep going this way hell will have to freeze over before I even consider giving up my Danish passport.

I WILL!!! I WILL LOVE TO BE A CITIZEN!!! I can apply on september almost october, so.... I will!!!!

[tammiandtom 0]

I'm just a little bit curious. If and when we all manage to get our conditions removed. How many plan to take the next step to become U.S. citizens and how many will just remain permanent residents?

Personally, if things keep going this way hell will have to freeze over before I even consider giving up my Danish passport.

I WILL!!! I WILL LOVE TO BE A CITIZEN!!! I can apply on september almost october, so.... I will!!!!

Wow, I love the enthusiasm and positivity. Good luck!!!

[Staashi 371]

My husband recently applied for citizenship. He is interested in working for the federal government and he really wants to be able to vote - which I think is one of the most significant things, as I would want to have a say in government wherever I am living. The most important thing to us would be to finally have USCIS out of our lives, so that we don't ever have to go through all of this again. We just want to live in peace - without fear of RFEs and interviews, etc.

[zyggy 9]

Yes, I know I can have dual citizenship but .....I had enough paying all those absurd and ridicules fees since I started my K-1 nightmare .No,I'm good staying Canadian !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But citizenship is the only way to put a permanent end to those ridiculous USCIS fees. Yes, it does mean paying one more big fee for the N-400, but it puts an end to the fees for green card renewals, replacement cards if you ever lose your GC, address changes, re-entry permits, and whatever other things they may come up with in the future.

ahhh but iansig40 has a British friend living here with an expired GC who is getting along just fine........

I plan on becoming a dual citizen, so I can get USCIS out of my hair. But if I am ever asked to recind my Canadian citizenship for the US, it ain't happening.

No ,for now you don't have to give up on you Canadian Citizenship but you never know with these SOB from USCIS ,they may change that in their agony for more cash

The US has no say on how another country recognizes their own citizens. SO it does't matter what the US says when you naturalize. It's what the other country of citizenship thinks about it. Some countries do not allow dual citizenship and take the position that taking another citizenship is a defacto renunciation of their citizenship... and others (like Canada, UK) do not.

[iansig40 1]

My husband recently applied for citizenship. He is interested in working for the federal government and he really wants to be able to vote - which I think is one of the most significant things, as I would want to have a say in government wherever I am living. The most important thing to us would be to finally have USCIS out of our lives, so that we don't ever have to go through all of this again. We just want to live in peace - without fear of RFEs and interviews, etc.

What surprises me the most is that people just got feed up with USCIS/FBI and all their nonsense ####### and therefore the only escape is getting the US Citizenship.

Before it used to be more be more like a personal pride of being an American citizen but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore .

Well...whatever works for you guys !!!

[Collie 122]

I will definitely go the full way to citizenship so that I can hold both British and American citizenships/passports, so that we never have to deal with USCIS again. The fees are certainly extortionist but i would rather just pay a large fee as a one-off instead of having to keep track of a green card and when it will expire etc. It will also be nice not having to be quizzed by homeland security entering the U.S. and Europe as I will have a passport for both sides In the event in the future that we see war/terrorism in either country like a world war III, we will be able to have choice as to where we live. The way we personally see citizenship is that it portrays diversity and its best not to put all your stocks in one mutual fund so to speak

Kat

[Ephesia 0]

Not going for naturalization because I don't want to and my birth country does not allow dual citizenship.

[Canuck78 0]

I will apply for citizenship just as soon as I can. It does open more doors as far as employment goes (can work for the gov.) and it will allow me to vote which is something I think is important. If I am going to pay taxes in a country, I want to have a say in how my taxes are spent. Also, I want to be completely done with USCIS FOREVER! The only way to do that is to become a citizen. So yes I will be a dual Canadian/American citizen just like my kids already are...lucky little squirts! LOL

[Mononoke28 134]

My husband plans on doing it when his time gets here. His English also has to get better but he's definitely for having dual citizenship.

Diana

Edited February 27, 2008 by Mononoke28

[Sister Fracas 5]

Yes, I know I can have dual citizenship but .....I had enough paying all those absurd and ridicules fees since I started my K-1 nightmare .No,I'm good staying Canadian !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But citizenship is the only way to put a permanent end to those ridiculous USCIS fees. Yes, it does mean paying one more big fee for the N-400, but it puts an end to the fees for green card renewals, replacement cards if you ever lose your GC, address changes, re-entry permits, and whatever other things they may come up with in the future.

ahhh but iansig40 has a British friend living here with an expired GC who is getting along just fine........

I plan on becoming a dual citizen, so I can get USCIS out of my hair. But if I am ever asked to recind my Canadian citizenship for the US, it ain't happening.

same for hubster...

[NickyundChris 0]

No. Living there and loving and American doesn't make me one. Apart from that - my country does not allow dual citizenship and I certainly want to keep mine. We may be moving back there in a few years after all...