Few Quick Questions about Naturalization

[Memymine 2]

1. I am filling in the form right now and I don't understand the first statement of the oath listed at the end of the form: Does it mean that I have to give up my first citizenship, from my home country?

2. If I learn the answers to the 100 civics questions, am I going to pass the citizenship test? Do I need to study more than it is in those questions? They seem pretty easy..I am not complaing though:)

3. If I am married to a US citizen, do we have to send his birth cerifficate in original? Will a simple photocpy suffice?

4. What is the difference between the IRS certificate from teh last 3 years and the IRS tax statements? Which one is best to submit?

5. What dimmensions need the two photoes be?

6. Is there an example of form N-400 filled in on this website? I wanna know if I need to put N/A or None, in some of the blanks, or shoudl I leave them blank?

Thanks

[arvinb 17]

1) As far as the US is concerned, yes, you lose allegiance to your previous country of citizenship. The US doesn't really recognize dual citizenships, though your home country might (so according to your home country you might be citizen of them and the US, but US only thinks you're a citizen of US. Usually means you have to go back to your home embassy and "reapply" to be a citizen of their country, which isn't a big deal).

2) Only those questions, and answer only the way they have the answers (the CD they give you after biometrics is great, and remember unless specifically stated you only need to give one of the many diffferent acceptable answers)

3) Not sure, I didn't apply under 3 year rule (if you're applying on basis of marriage then probably send a photocopy). If you're applying under 5 year rule you don't need to send it.

4) The certificate is a short summary of your tax situation. They do in a pinch but I think the actual yearly returns are more important.

5) Passport sized

6) I don't think so, but I can't remember the answer to this question. Someone else can answer this part

[Barca 10]

6) http://www.visajourney.com/examples/N-400.pdf

[av8or 34]

1) each country has a specific rule on this.. since you never mentioned what country your'e originally from, i can't give a definite answer for you

2) yes, provided you answer the questions correctly... and no..

3) photocopy will be ok.. that's what i sent..

[Steve D. 22]

Regarding question 3, you can submit photocopies. But when you attend the interview they will ask you to bring the originals.

[Memymine 2]

1) each country has a specific rule on this.. since you never mentioned what country your'e originally from, i can't give a definite answer for you

2) yes, provided you answer the questions correctly... and no..

3) photocopy will be ok.. that's what i sent..

My home country is Romania. What do I need to do in order for me to be recognized dual citizenship in Romania? Thanks

1) As far as the US is concerned, yes, you lose allegiance to your previous country of citizenship. The US doesn't really recognize dual citizenships, though your home country might (so according to your home country you might be citizen of them and the US, but US only thinks you're a citizen of US. Usually means you have to go back to your home embassy and "reapply" to be a citizen of their country, which isn't a big deal).

2) Only those questions, and answer only the way they have the answers (the CD they give you after biometrics is great, and remember unless specifically stated you only need to give one of the many diffferent acceptable answers). Is the test computer-based? Multiple choice like the sample questions on their site? How long after I submit the papers will take me to be called to take the test? Thanks

3) Not sure, I didn't apply under 3 year rule (if you're applying on basis of marriage then probably send a photocopy). If you're applying under 5 year rule you don't need to send it.

4) The certificate is a short summary of your tax situation. They do in a pinch but I think the actual yearly returns are more important.

5) Passport sized

6) I don't think so, but I can't remember the answer to this question. Someone else can answer this part

[av8or 34]

My home country is Romania. What do I need to do in order for me to be recognized dual citizenship in Romania? Thanks

hope this helps.. looks like romania does allow dual citizenship

http://www.multiplecitizenship.com/wscl/ws_ROMANIA.html

Edited September 1, 2012 by av8or

[Memymine 2]

hope this helps.. looks like romania does allow dual citizenship

http://www.multiplecitizenship.com/wscl/ws_ROMANIA.html

Thanks. I need to do more research, because I am not clear if I need to do anything specific to let Romania know that I don't want to lose Romanian citizenship.

[arvinb 17]

Thanks. I need to do more research, because I am not clear if I need to do anything specific to let Romania know that I don't want to lose Romanian citizenship.

Here's a good explanation of what it means to be a dual citizen to the US government:

http://www.richw.org/dualcit/faq.html#recog

Basically if at any point you are ever asked by the US government or law enforcement what nationality you are, just say U.S., nothing more. Do not use your other country's passport at airports. The US government can misinterpret that as you wanting to relinquish US citizenship.

[FlyingLonghorn 12]

1) As far as the US is concerned, yes, you lose allegiance to your previous country of citizenship. The US doesn't really recognize dual citizenships, though your home country might (so according to your home country you might be citizen of them and the US, but US only thinks you're a citizen of US. Usually means you have to go back to your home embassy and "reapply" to be a citizen of their country, which isn't a big deal).

The US does not prohibit dual citzenship.

From the State Dept:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1753.html

"A U.S. citizen may acquire foreign citizenship by marriage, or a person naturalized as a U.S. citizen may not lose the citizenship of the country of birth. U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one citizenship or another. Also, a person who is automatically granted another citizenship does not risk losing U.S. citizenship."

You will be fine. CBP agents see scores of dual and even tri citizens on a daily basis.

One must normally enter the US on a US passport (normally, there are exceptions) but you are welcome to keep your old one if your home country allows (some normally don't, like India)

[Memymine 2]

6) http://www.visajourney.com/examples/N-400.pdf

THANKS for the form. The question "In care of" what does it mean? I put "none"

[Memymine 2]

Here's a good explanation of what it means to be a dual citizen to the US government:

http://www.richw.org/dualcit/faq.html#recog

Basically if at any point you are ever asked by the US government or law enforcement what nationality you are, just say U.S., nothing more. Do not use your other country's passport at airports. The US government can misinterpret that as you wanting to relinquish US citizenship.

interesting info..thanks!