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• Posted By : James Zemberg
• Posted On : Jul 08, 2022
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• Category : General
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Overview

• Do you dream of seeing the world? Would you like to be a citizen in two places? This isn’t always easy, but it is doable! Why would you want to be a dual citizen in the United States? What are the perks, and what are the downsides? Should you be seeking dual U.S. citizenship right now with your current status, or do you have to wait? We answer many of these common questions below.

  
  
  

  Some Countries Don’t Allow It.

  
  

  Some countries will allow you to have dual citizenship while others do not. Having dual nationality means that you don't give up your rights in one country to be in another. For example, if you want to naturalize in a foreign state without risking your U.S. citizenship, you'll need to find out if the country you're moving to allows for dual citizenship. This means that both countries approve. U.S. law does not mention dual nationality, where you need to give up your nationality in one country to be in the U.S.

  
  
  

  The U.S. is Pro Dual Citizenship ( With One Hiccup)

  
  

  Questioning dual citizenship? The good news about the United States is that we are very pro dual citizenship. You can come here and have a permanent green card without jeopardizing your nationality somewhere else. When you want to naturalize in the United States, you're not required to relinquish your citizenship in another country. Boundless adds, “The best summarization of the U.S. government’s position on dual citizenship lies in a U.S. Supreme Court opinion, which explains that “a person may have and exercise rights of nationality in two countries and be subject to the responsibilities of both.” “ 

  
  
  

  Examples of When You Might Want Dual Citizenship

  
  

  So, why would you even want to be a dual citizen? Aren’t there just more rights and responsibilities? Wouldn’t you have to pay taxes in both? This is something to look out for because you might be surprised at the answer. The United States requires you to pay taxes regardless of where you are earning them or where you are living. This applies to United States citizens that live or work in Canada or Mexico. 

  
  
  

  Final Thoughts

  
  

  If you’ve been really considering being a dual citizen, for whatever reason, really consider the perks and downsides. You’ll also need to figure out if it is allowed in the countries you are considering. For example, if you go to live somewhere that says you have to give up your rights as a United States citizen, you might want to second think about it.