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What are the US Laws regarding dual citizenship?
Asked on May 28th, 2012 on Immigration - Georgia
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Was there a time (perhaps in the 70's) when a U.S. citizen, with dual citizenship in another country, was required to renounce the foreign citizenship as a condition of remaining a U.S. citizen?
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Did you ever renounce your other citizenship?
Answered on Jul 01st, 2013 at 10:12 PM
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The US does not recognize dual citizenship, but would not require you to renounce your foreign citizenship.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2012 at 2:55 PM
Thomas J. Rosser
Dual nationality/citizenship has long been recognized in US law, although not officially favored. Only an overt act and voluntary intention to renounce one's US citizenship before US authorities may trigger the loss of US citizenship rather than the maintenance of one or more nationalities in addition to that of the US. In the 70's, in particular, there was a careful review of whether such overt acts had taken place by a citizen who wished to renew his/her US passport while residing permanently abroad. While there is still some scrutiny, the bigger concern for most potential dual nationals is whether the country of origin has specific laws which strip a citizen of his/her nationality upon taking the oath of citizenship for becoming a US national.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2012 at 12:33 AM
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You can have a dual citizenship.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2012 at 12:18 AM
Although the naturalization oath ceremony includes some language about exclusive loyalty to the U.S., the U.S. now fully recognizes dual citizenship. There are a few other nations, such as Germany, that do not recognize dual citizenship.
Answered on Jun 06th, 2012 at 11:35 PM