2007-02-17 20:46:12 · 8 answers · asked by Little Tiger 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Despite Bob's detailed and thoughtful answer, he is unfortunately wrong. The US government DOES recognize dual nationality.
We only worry about dual nationals because " claims of other countries upon dual-national U.S. citizens often place them in situations where their obligation to one country are in conflict with the laws of the other. In addition, their dual nationality may hamper efforts to provide U.S. diplomatic and consular protection to them when they are abroad."
See more details about dual nationality and potentially expatriating acts here:
http://www.travel.state.gov/law/citizenship/citizenship_778.html
As you can see, you can only lose your US citizenship - whether you were born with it or acquired it later - if you INTEND to do so.
2007-02-17 22:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
despite the assurances of the several people who cite examples of apparent dual nationality, application for citizenship by foreign nationals is only granted when the person forswears allegiance to his/her home country.
The affirmation is part of the citizenship ceremony so, officially, I believe the United States' Government does NOT recognise dual citizenship.
However, certain countries, (like the U.K. - yes, I know that's FOUR countries) ALWAYS recognise its citizens, even if they have sworn away their rights to a foreign government (in this case the USA) so, though the Government of the USA may not officially recognise dual nationality in certain circumstances people can, and do have it.
Immigration law (in most countries) is very complex, often unclear and rarely designed to make things easier for immigrants to adopt a new country. The USA is no exception.
Hope that explains a little for you...
BobSpain
2007-02-18 05:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by BobSpain 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Arnold Schwarzenagger, the current Governor of California, is a dual citizen of the USA and Austria. Yes the US government recognizes dual citizenship.
2007-02-18 04:56:28 · answer #3 · answered by Crystal Blue Persuasion 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-02-18 07:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who is a US citizen and who is getting social security. He is also a citizen of Israel where he lives about 40% of the time. Therefore, the reply to your question is YES.
2007-02-18 04:51:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-02-18 04:53:29 · answer #6 · answered by Mr Mojo Risin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YEs the Jews wanted it so they made it so,so now others can to,Chertoff the freak is one ,gets to vote in Israel too,part of the one world crap.If the jews want it then it will be.but we still need meat like bush.
2007-02-18 10:10:14 · answer #7 · answered by bruce j 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
2007-02-18 06:39:08 · answer #8 · answered by RJ2K1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋