I was born in Japan but I retained by CHINESE citizenship. My parents had worker's visa in Japan then we moved to Canada, where we got our green cards. After that we moved to the US and got the US green cards.
Now I'm a senior in high school and I'm wondering about getting a US citizenship. Should I? What are the pros and cons? Any sources you can recommend or people I can discuss this with?
2007-10-03 10:01:31 · 8 answers · asked by NearlyDecember 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
* Only United States citizens can obtain a U.S. passport.
* U.S. citizens can reside abroad for longer periods of time, while green card holders may have their permanent resident status revoked.
* Green cards must be renewed every 10 years for a fee , while citizenship once obtained does not expire or need to be renewed.
* Many countries have waived visa requirements for U.S. passport holders, while green card holders with native passports may have to apply for visas in advance.
* U.S. citizens are eligible to receive additional services and assistance from U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad.
* U.S. citizens do not have to carry proof of citizenship, while green card holders must always be able to proof their legal status in the United States by carrying a valid green card. ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has detained permanent residents who did not have their green cards with them.
* U.S. citizens have the right to vote in the United States.
* The right to sponsor relatives and family members so they can immigrate to the United States.
* United States citizens cannot be deported, while green card holders may be deported in certain cases, such as being convicted of a crime.
* The right to run for public office.
Cons
Some countries hate Americans Citizens so you have to be careful when traveling abroad and out with an American passport.
2007-10-04 01:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I left a country that I thought was "bad" and "poor" to come to the USA. Guess what: It's the USA that's "poor" and "bad". I should have stayed in my home country, it's so beautiful, and while not everyone can afford a 50 thousand inch plasma TV, everyone helps each other, everyone is doing well, and there is much love :D
I don't know Japan too well, so I don't know your situation. Then again, Japan/China/USA are not your only choices :-)
Do a google search for something like "which country should i live in ". I know its silly, but a quiz like that might help you find the solution :P
You might be able to get dual citizenship. Did you think of that? That would enable to to decide which country to live in and still stay here.
Awesome uh?!
Good luck with whatever you choose!
EDIT: SORRY, I think we all read your information wrong. You live in CANADA, and are considering moving to the USA, right? In that case, no, oh god, stay in Canada, and help *me* move to Canada hahahaha!!
I can't believe you want to leave Canada xD
If you have lots of money to spare, see if you can get dual citizen ship. Otherwise, don't. Fees to apply to become a US resident + citizen 5 yrs later, are very expensive :P
2007-10-03 10:22:35 · answer #2 · answered by 光 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should become a citizen. In addition to the other pros (voting, etc.), you can also not be deported if you are a citizen. Permanent residents can be deported for committing certain crimes, including drug possession.
The only con I can think of is it might cause problems in China if you become an American citizen.
2007-10-03 17:47:02 · answer #3 · answered by Matt W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not see any reason why you should not be able to since you have had a green card for so long. Just wait until you hit the right age and go for it!!!
2007-10-03 10:07:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want the legal protections of a US citizen then yes.
2007-10-03 10:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome aboard private!
Wecome to the land that G_d built!
He loves this place!
Our President said so!
We talks to G_d you know?
Forget the pope, we got G.W.
Sh*t G_d D*amn!
Join up here and enjoy your a*s some war!
Yehaw!
Basically, which end of the gun do you want to be on: ours or the rest of the world.
Strange hugh?
2007-10-03 10:23:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure. China, as far as i can see, dosent offer very many oppurtunities.
2007-10-03 10:07:55 · answer #7 · answered by Sain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
veramente non puoi però puoi ottenere il permesso di soggiorno in italia.......perchè non partecipi a yahoo answers italiano...................................
2016-04-07 02:20:43 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋