The US doesn't recognize dual citizenship, even though there's no way to enforce a US-only requirement.
What's your opinion? Is it legit to claim dual citizenship?
2007-04-30 13:08:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You can have dual citizenship with the US, but once you reach 18, you need to pick a side,,,,,,
2007-04-30 13:14:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The US officially does not acknowledge dual citizenship. A lot of people get confused over this, thinking that you cannot keep American citizenship and hold another citizenship. That's false. While the US officially does not ACKNOWLEDGE dual citizenship (meaning, in the government's eyes, you are just a US citizen) they will not put any restriction on you holding another citizenship. I've known many people who have dual citizenship.
I think it's fine. It can be a great thing to have dual citizenship, and it can open up a lot of opportunities.
2007-04-30 20:13:27 · answer #2 · answered by M L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always thought it would be cool to have dual citizenship but I don't qualify - I know quite a few peopls who have it though (adults - some nations allow dual citizenship but others make you choose at age 18)
2007-04-30 20:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by ash 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many different countries have different 'say' on dual citizenship. The U.S. might say no, along with China, and most parts of Africa. However, about 89 countries do allow it, like Canada and Australia. Different people have different answers, depending on the severeness of the crime if caught, and the personal opinion of the person.
2007-04-30 20:55:28 · answer #4 · answered by aznboy4411 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if the other country does, you can claim it for whatever purposes are legit in the other country. If the other country wants to say, "You're a citizen, so you have a right to move here anytime you want and enjoy all the rights of being a citizen," what is wrong with that? I don't see who loses in this situation, or why you should have to burn your bridges.
Edited to add: No, both countries do not expect income tax (with a few exceptions for unusual circumstances) unless you lived part of the year in each country. If you only live in one country in a given year, that's where you pay taxes. There are tax treaties to cover this.
2007-04-30 20:16:00 · answer #5 · answered by Ambivalence 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have no problems with it. We have a family friend that has a dual citizenship with both the United States and Great Britian.
2007-04-30 20:11:28 · answer #6 · answered by Oklahoman 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Native Americans have dual citizenship. As far as I know, they are the only ones.
2007-04-30 20:17:49 · answer #7 · answered by Brigid O' Somebody 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It becomes relevant when taxes and voting come into question. I think residency should be the main factor though, which would make dual citizenship irrelevant anyway.
2007-04-30 20:18:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Awesome, expect both countries will expect income tax!
2007-04-30 20:10:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
cool
2007-04-30 20:10:11 · answer #10 · answered by popwell56 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋