Immigration to any country for many peopleIs associated with a rather difficult and expensive both in terms of time and money. Especially if you are trying not to emigrate to the CIS countries (Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan) or to countries with a visa-free regime (South Korea, China, Brazil, etc.). For example, emigration to the United States on a direct immigrant visa is almost impossible, so you have to work by-pass ways. If you succeeded in obtaining the citizenship of the States or receiving a Green Card, the question arises: »Is it possible to have dual citizenship?».
The advantages of dual citizenship
Get dual citizenship is allowed in manyCountries of the world, in particular, in? F and the USA. But what are the advantages of this kind of citizenship and should it be formalized, that if the game is not worth the candle? So, here is the list of advantages that you will get when registering for dual citizenship:
1. You will no longer need a visa. This is a very significant advantage, especially if you are going to often drive in? Ossia from the United States and vice versa. In order to gain access to the country you will only need to show the passport of this country. With all this, in both countries you will be considered a full-fledged citizen, even you will be able to participate in elections.
2.The opportunity to work in either of the two countries is practically without any restrictions. For example, can you work as an interpreter for a person who has to constantly travel from the US to? F or vice versa. Having a passport and a citizen of the States and a citizen? Russia you do not have to bother with the extension and receipt of various kinds of visas, paperwork and other unpleasant things.
3.Make free purchases on the territory of both countries. Always dreamed of living in the US, but a ride in? Ossiyu enjoy Russian winter. But if you give up Russian citizenship, then this dream will be difficult to accomplish because you will have huge difficulties with a temporary return to? Single. If you take care of retaining your previous citizenship when you become a US citizen, you should not have such problems.
4. The ability to go back. If you are thinking about your future, then you probably should consider the possibility that something will go wrong and you will have to return to your own? Single. I assure you, even if you have already settled in the US and have a steady income, live well, etc., it is not known for 100 that tomorrow you will not be expelled from work due to the global crisis. If you have retained your citizenship, you can go back without problems. However, if you refused it, then you have to get it again.
As you can see, it is best to carrytwo or more persons, because in this case, you literally open all the roads in the world. But is it possible in a country like the United States have several nationalities, and what conditions are necessary for this? Read below.
Is it possible in the United States have multiple citizenships
The law of the country allows you to carryseveral nationalities. For example, the children of immigrants can expect to receive a dual citizenship of his native country, as well as for US citizenship. The same applies to children who were born Americans, but in a strange land. For example, a pregnant citizen of the United States, who went on holiday to France and by coincidence has given birth in the territory of the country, hence - its child and parents can apply for a French passport. However, if the American will give birth in a foreign country, neither child nor parent may well not get citizenship of this country for the following reasons:
1.In this country there is no relevant law, which states that - that any child born in the territory of that State, has a right to become a citizen. Also, the bill may be, but it probably does not apply only to citizens of certain countries.
2.The US government »does not trust» the parents of the child. If American parents are considered unreliable people on their own? For any reason, then you can obtain the citizenship of the desired country only by renouncing American citizenship.
American citizen may have the second and third citizenship absolutely legally. However, in order to get this thing citizenship.
Cons dual citizenship
Also do not forget that if it is made outDouble citizenship, then you are obliged to observe certain duties and laws of both countries. For example, if, at the request of American parents, a child (boy) received the citizenship of the country in whose territory he was born (let it be?), Then the child will need to serve in the army? Russia about 1 year. The same situation can occur if the child received, in addition to US citizenship, the citizenship of any of the countries where there is compulsory military service.
In addition to military service, there is moreA tangible financial problem. When obtaining dual citizenship, the following situation may arise: you can be forced to pay taxes both countries. For example, do you have to give up about 25 percent of your annual income to the US treasury and 13 percent to the treasury? F. In order to avoid such a situation, some agreements and agreements must be drawn up in advance.
Yet all the problems that have been described above can be settled. To this end, before applying for a dual citizenship, consult with an experienced attorney.
How to get dual citizenship in the United States
If you immigrated from your country to the USLawful ways, got citizenship or Green Card, then you can seriously think about getting a dual citizenship, of course, if you did not decide to completely break all ties with your old one? Single. Getting dual citizenship does not take you much time, energy and money, in fact you will only have to prove that you are loyal to America and you can safely leave your native country's passport and it will be valid. So, what does this procedure look like and what consequences does it entail?
1. The oath of loyalty. In fact, you simply sign some papers that oblige you not to demonstrate your citizenship of another country. For example, for various trips you need to show only an American passport, and only if you need a passport of your own country. If you record a violation of the »Oath», then you can get off with a small reprimand, and a complete deprivation of citizenship.
It is forbidden to apply forCitizenship of another country (third citizenship). If you violate, you are deprived of the citizenship of the United States without the possibility to restore it. However, you can live in the States on an ongoing basis thanks to the Green Card.
