American parents of children born "abroad" question...
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My daughters are currently dual citizens of the UK and USA. It is my understanding that if you are living abroad, you may register your children's birth (as Americans) through the US Embassy or possibly the nearest US consulate in your country.
I also believe that the United States of America does NOT recognize dual citizenship of adults. Either you're American or you're not. When adults become new American citizens, they are required to swear alligence to the US and forsake any other foreign alligence. Foreign passports are forfeited, etc.
Therefore, my daughters must choose, at age 18, whether to be Americans or not. Fortunately, the United Kingdom (due mainly to it's colonial past) DOES recognize dual citizenship. "Once a Brit, always a Brit" So in our case, the girls will declare themselves Americans but always retain the right to claim their British citizenship -- in the event they actually move and live there.
I also believe that the United States of America does NOT recognize dual citizenship of adults. Either you're American or you're not. When adults become new American citizens, they are required to swear alligence to the US and forsake any other foreign alligence. Foreign passports are forfeited, etc.
Therefore, my daughters must choose, at age 18, whether to be Americans or not. Fortunately, the United Kingdom (due mainly to it's colonial past) DOES recognize dual citizenship. "Once a Brit, always a Brit" So in our case, the girls will declare themselves Americans but always retain the right to claim their British citizenship -- in the event they actually move and live there.
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someplace said:
I actually know several adults with dual citizenship...I don't believe that's accurate.
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hey brat,
were your kids born in the U.S. or Canada?
I assume they were born in Canada, which makes dual citizenship much more difficult. If you want to see a list of U.S. INS forms click on this link.
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/index.htm
As you can see, it isn't simple. You will need to make an appointment at the INS office south of the airport in Seattle. They have jurisdiction for your area. You should go visit in person and explain what you wan to do. They will help you, but it will probably be a lengthy process.
My dad was career INS. Just do a search on INS Seattle, and you'll get the website with the info for the Seattle office.
good luck.
were your kids born in the U.S. or Canada?
I assume they were born in Canada, which makes dual citizenship much more difficult. If you want to see a list of U.S. INS forms click on this link.
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/index.htm
As you can see, it isn't simple. You will need to make an appointment at the INS office south of the airport in Seattle. They have jurisdiction for your area. You should go visit in person and explain what you wan to do. They will help you, but it will probably be a lengthy process.
My dad was career INS. Just do a search on INS Seattle, and you'll get the website with the info for the Seattle office.
good luck.
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I asked my Mom (she does international tax law for the IRS) and she said that your children (both adopted and not) would already be American citizens because you are one. All they would have to do is go to the embassy and register but they have to do it before 18. She also said that is possible to have dual citizenship but the US will not recognize another other citizenship you have.
This should help you find some answers
This should help you find some answers
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Dual citizenship. What a great concept. Having to pay taxes to two governments......
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I have two passports
The true-blue American one, and a loverly mauve EU.
I was born in Ireland (as many of you know) and adopted to the US as an infant (in the late '50s). I was made a naturalized citizen of the US when I was five. On the form, in the oathe, etc., it says that you renounce all allegiance to any foreign power, yadda, yadda, yadda. But as an adult, I got my original Irish birth certificate, and just applied via the nearest consulate (Wriggley Building, Chicago) for my Irish passport.
The only caveat is that I have to enter and leave the US with my US passport--they don't "recognise" my Irish citizenship, but the Irish don't care either way.
My children, born in the States, are entitled to Irish citizenship should they choose to claim it.
The true-blue American one, and a loverly mauve EU.
I was born in Ireland (as many of you know) and adopted to the US as an infant (in the late '50s). I was made a naturalized citizen of the US when I was five. On the form, in the oathe, etc., it says that you renounce all allegiance to any foreign power, yadda, yadda, yadda. But as an adult, I got my original Irish birth certificate, and just applied via the nearest consulate (Wriggley Building, Chicago) for my Irish passport.
The only caveat is that I have to enter and leave the US with my US passport--they don't "recognise" my Irish citizenship, but the Irish don't care either way.
My children, born in the States, are entitled to Irish citizenship should they choose to claim it.
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