Can I apply for dual citizenship? Please relay me.?
I have girlfriend who I am seriously considering marrying. I'm from the US, born and raised. She is a British citizen. We own expressed the idea of marriage to each other and own agreed to move to the UK. Is it possible for me to apply for dual citizenship (after five years of legal residence, I know.)
Answers:
According to my experience----no. I am a US citizen married to a Canadian citizen. I have been living in Canada for several years presently as a permenant resident. After 5 years of residency I am able to apply for Canadian citizenship but must renounce my US citizenship. I will not do this so I will have to re-apply for permenant residence. It is my understanding that dual citizenship is just granted these days to children born to parents with different countries of citizenship. My son has dual citizenship and I hold a few friends with children that are dual citizens. It can also be granted to persons with special standings as an honorary type of point. Yes, as far as I know England allows dual citizenship.
The UK will allow dual citizenship, you would a short time ago apply as you normally would, but realize that if you return or visit the US again that you will not be granted help from the British system, since you are an American citizen. So return/visit as an American (with an american passport).
The United States government does not recognize dual citizenship, but does not forbid it either, so it would be fitting, but you'll be considered an American citizen regardless until you renounce your citizenship.
Yes, you will be able to become a naturalized UK citizen after discussion the residency requirements in the UK.
You will not have to renounce your US citizenship, as American authorities don't care if you enjoy more than one citizenship, although when travelling to the US you will have to present your US passport when entering, and no matter what foreign citizenships you have within addition to your American citizenship, American authorities will consider you an American and an American only.
Likewise the UK does not care if you save your US citizenship.
Also keep in mind that if you want to become a naturalized citizen of sure countries, you will have to renounce all prior citizenships, but the UK is not one of those. Norway, Germany or China are such countries, to cite a few examples of many.
yep...however the US is pretty tight about these things...so you might want to check that out
Resolved Questions:
Why are private aliens demanding rights when in that not even legitimate themselves?
It's the term 'Demanding' that sticks in my craw. Try 'Demanding' anything in any foreign country and see how far you seize. Very good question ! I like to reflect I am conservative. But McCain still wants the Latinos here. He must have a personal interest somewhere....
If you enjoy citizenship contained by The UK do you also hold citizenship within Iceland?
Which countries do you legally have citizenship in if you are are a citizen of Great BRITAIN ? The Uk is England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Iceland? Where did you get that from? Anyone with a UK citizenship is from England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. No, Iceland is...
Answers:
According to my experience----no. I am a US citizen married to a Canadian citizen. I have been living in Canada for several years presently as a permenant resident. After 5 years of residency I am able to apply for Canadian citizenship but must renounce my US citizenship. I will not do this so I will have to re-apply for permenant residence. It is my understanding that dual citizenship is just granted these days to children born to parents with different countries of citizenship. My son has dual citizenship and I hold a few friends with children that are dual citizens. It can also be granted to persons with special standings as an honorary type of point. Yes, as far as I know England allows dual citizenship.
The UK will allow dual citizenship, you would a short time ago apply as you normally would, but realize that if you return or visit the US again that you will not be granted help from the British system, since you are an American citizen. So return/visit as an American (with an american passport).
The United States government does not recognize dual citizenship, but does not forbid it either, so it would be fitting, but you'll be considered an American citizen regardless until you renounce your citizenship.
Yes, you will be able to become a naturalized UK citizen after discussion the residency requirements in the UK.
You will not have to renounce your US citizenship, as American authorities don't care if you enjoy more than one citizenship, although when travelling to the US you will have to present your US passport when entering, and no matter what foreign citizenships you have within addition to your American citizenship, American authorities will consider you an American and an American only.
Likewise the UK does not care if you save your US citizenship.
Also keep in mind that if you want to become a naturalized citizen of sure countries, you will have to renounce all prior citizenships, but the UK is not one of those. Norway, Germany or China are such countries, to cite a few examples of many.
yep...however the US is pretty tight about these things...so you might want to check that out
Resolved Questions:
Why are private aliens demanding rights when in that not even legitimate themselves?
It's the term 'Demanding' that sticks in my craw. Try 'Demanding' anything in any foreign country and see how far you seize. Very good question ! I like to reflect I am conservative. But McCain still wants the Latinos here. He must have a personal interest somewhere....
If you enjoy citizenship contained by The UK do you also hold citizenship within Iceland?
Which countries do you legally have citizenship in if you are are a citizen of Great BRITAIN ? The Uk is England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Iceland? Where did you get that from? Anyone with a UK citizenship is from England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. No, Iceland is...