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Citizenship? I was born on the 26th of January year 1980 in Naples Italy with both Filipino parents. After a year my mother brought me to the Philippines and I was adopted by my immediate relative and was naturalized as a Filipino only to find out after 25 years the truth about my citizenship. I had in my possession all the necessary documents pertaining to my Italian citizenship. I had my birth as well as my baptismal certificate and a certification from national illnesses insurance institute. I want to know if it is possible for me to acquire back my Italian citizenship or to have a dual citizenship. Can you please send me the information on how I should process my application and all the requirements that I need to submit and the time frame of the said process. Your consideration will be greatly appreciated.

citizenship? im planning to apply for citizenship, so i was wondering do i have to join the selective service program to be eligible for citizenship or can i do without it?

What is the citizenship of an Indian child born in the United States? A friend of mine is expecting a baby this December. He had few doubts about the citizenship of his child. He and his wife are Indian Citizens born in India. Both his and her parents are Indian Citizens by birth. They hold valid Indian Passports. They have been residing in the US for past 3 years and the child will be born in the United States. So the child by the virtue of lex soli be a citizen of the US Also the child by the virtue of lex sanguinis be a citizen of India my question is when the parents register the childs birth at an Indian Mission, the child gets his Indian Citizenship. But the application requires both the parents to declare that the child has not accquired another citizenship. Will this declaration be true? If so, will the child loose his US Citizenship? What happens when the child becomes a major. Will he be required to denounce one of his citizenship? What happens if the parents become a naturalized US Citizen in the future?

How do I renounce my American citizenship to get British citizenship? I am on indefinite leave to remain and need to know what I need to do to give up my American citizenship for the British citizenship. Thanks.

How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship and what important rights does it confer? This is the full question: 3. “Citizenship in a democracy is more than a legal status, it is a character or spirit, an ethos that guides relationships among persons and animates individual commitment to fundamental principles of democracy.”* Do you agree or disagree with this characterization of democratic citizenship? Why or why not? How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship and what important rights does it confer? What is the relationship, if any, between the rights and the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy? we need help with this question to enrich our original answer. any help?

How do I apply citizenship for my parents? I am a citizenship of US through naturization. How do I apply us citizenship for my parents through me?

What is the purpose of having dual citizenship? Simon Baker of "The Mentalist" recently said he is considering applying for US citizenship, but does not intend to give up his Australian citizenship. Why would somebody want to have dual citizenship?

How do I gain Croatian citizenship without losing my American citizenship? I am an american citizen, but a decendent of Croatian emigrants (great grandparents). I have a croatian last name and speak a little Croatian. In the Croatian articles of citizenship, it states decendents of emigrants have the ability to gain citizenship. Is it possible to gain dual citizenship without losing my American citizenship?

How many months after taking the Canadian Citizenship Test does the Citizenship Ceremony take place? My fiance took his Canadian Citizenship test on march 18. How long after the test should he expect to receive the letter for invitation to Canadian Citizenship ceremony. We are planning to travel and am also wondering what happens if we are out of country when the letter arrives. How long after the notice does the ceremony take place???

Does my dual citizenship infant need a passport to travel from Canada to the US and vice versa? I will be having a baby later this year and we are planning a trip for just a couple weeks after she will be born. My husband and I are both US citizens that reside in Canada, so she will have dual citizenship before we go. Does she still need a passport to travel? What other kind of documentation would she need?

What happens if you file for citizenship and then get married to a US resident? I filed for citizenship in December, 2009. I already went to the fingerprinting appointment. I want to marry my girlfriend. She is a green card holder but has not filed for citizenship yet (even though she could also file) . Can I marry her now or should I wait until I become a citizen? Thank you.

What is the best European country to gain citizenship by marriage? Me and my partner who is an European national from one of the Baltic states are going to get married soon in her home country, However her country's immigration rules is not the easiest one to gain resident permit and to gain citizenship it will takes at least over 7 years! which is quiet long time. We both are willing to re-locate from Baltic states to any other country within Europe which gives resident and then citizenship easier rather in shorter period. We want to know which country within European Union would give Citizenship faster and easier than others without lots of these complicated confusing bureaucracy procedures? Thanks.

Is it possible to have dual citizenship and have a permanent residency in another country? I own citizenship in Canada and USA. Is it possible to gain a permanent residency in another country? For example, what if I want to work in Europe? Do I have to give up one of my citizenships?

I have Australian Citizenship by descent, how can I start the process of moving over there? Hi, I have Australian citizenship by descent. I am 22 years old, have a partner and a 3 year old boy. We are looking at moving to Australia to give our son a better quality of life. How would I start the ball rolling and how would my partner and son go about it? Any information at all would be helpful. Thanks in advance!

How does my uncle get his citizenship papers back after he got out of prison? Well, my unlce served 10 years in prison, after he finished off his time they took his Citizenship papers away from him. Since he does not know much about legal stuff or read that well as to understand a legal contract, he signed a contract giving off his Citizenship for life at the INS dept! They deported him and they told him that if they ever find him here they were going to fine him with 5 more years in prison. Another question is why would they do that toa Citizen??? HELP...I need a lawyer.

What Commonwealth nation has the easiest citizenship to acquire? Other then the few island nations that allow purchase of their citizenship, what Commonwealth nations have the easiest citizenship to acquire? Thanks for your help. I understand that, but some must be easier then others.

How often do Australian citizenship ceremonies take place in Canberra? Can anybody tell me how often citizenship ceremonies held in Canberra and where can I find a ceremony schedule for the year 2009. Thanks in advance!

How to transfer a Canadian Citizenship to The US citizenship? Hi, My friend is a Canadian citizen and now she wants to move to the United States with her husband and one kid to live in the United States for ever. Is it possible for her to come to the US and hold a new american citizenship? What are the procedures in order to tranfer the Canadian Citizenship to an American Citizenship?

What is the procedure for getting dual citizenship for kid born in US for Indian parents? Hi, Myself and my wife came to US in H1 visa for work purpose and we had a kid here. Now the kid holds US citizenship, now we are planning to go back to India. Now what are all the options that I have for my kid. What is the procedure if I want to change my kid to Indian citizenship? Please provide me proper info about this. Thanks, Vino.

What are the advantages to having British citizenship? I am a US citizen and qualify for British citizenship. What are the main benefits to having British citizenship?

What happens during the citizenship interview and test? I have a friend who is scheduled to have a citizenship test and interview. What do these entail?

What happens during the citizenship process? My wife will be filing the N-400 application for US citizenship next week. After that what happens? Does she need to study for a test? How does she request a test date? How soon could she take the test?

When is a US National who changes citizenship still liable to pay US Income tax? Assuming that a US national changes citizenship in July 2008, is he still liable to pay income tax to the US government for the period from January to June 2008? or the whole year of 2008? I heared there's a rule in he US Law that still subject the US national to taxation if the reason for his change in citizenship is to avoid payment US income tax...

Dual Citizenship. Can you name some countries that a person could buy a retirement home in w/ citizenship? There are a lot of great places out there, but are there any that provide the security of dual citizenship?

My friend received Portuguese citizenship because his mother was born there, would that work in Greece? My grandparents where born in Greece, can my father get Greek citizenship and pass that to me?

What do I need to do to get Italian citizenship if my husband is Italian? My husband and I live in the U.S., he received his permanent residence and is on his way to getting citizenship here through our marriage. We have discussed it and would like to try to get Italian citizenship for me also, this way we can travel freely together to both countries and visit our families. We are currently living in the U.S., and I'm curious if anyone knows what is required for me to obtain Italian Citizenship through marriage?

How to get dual citizenship for my daughter? Im a permanent us resident and my daughter is a us citizen because she was born here and her dad is us citizen. I have german citizenship and i was wondering if i my daughter can have german and us citizenship. Does anyone have any information on how to or where to get it? Also i would like to know if i could get dual citizenship too.

How do illegal aliens feel they are eligible to obtain citizenship status? . Most do not assimilate to English as the laws state, how would they be eligible? Illegals are not of good moral standing, how would they qualify? Do you consider illegal aliens have a favorable disposition of the United States? Do they not prove their loyalties are primarily to their home countries? How can an amnesty change this since they are not qualifying? XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Definition of Citizenship: Citizenship is the status given to a legal member of the country. It involves rights, duties and privileges. United States Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is usually acquired by birth when the child is born in the territory of the United States. This is provided under the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution. Naturalization: The process by which a citizen of a foreign country becomes a United States citizen. Order the US Citizenship Application Guide for more information. Eligibility Requirements: All naturalization applicants must demonstrate good moral character. Other naturalization requirements may be modified or waived for certain applicants, such as spouses of U.S. Citizens, or individuals currently serving in the United States military. Additional Citizenship Requirements Include: •A period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States •The ability to read, write and speak English •Good moral character •Knowledge of the principles of the U.S. Constitution •Favorable disposition towards the United States •Ability to pass the United States Citizenship Test They are also not legal members of the community or perform the duties required, how can they ever become eligible? Lady Liberty is not a welcome mat for illegal aliens, only legal immigrants. www.immigrationshumancost.org/text/welcome-mat.html - Cached - Similar

How long will i have to wait for my canadian citizenship certificate? it's almost a year since i applied for Canadian citizenship.i wrote my citizenship test almost 3 months back.How long will it take to get my citizenship certificate?

Can an American get Citizenship in the Philippines, or get dual citizenship if he marries a Filipina? Does anyone know of an american who decided to stay in the Philippines, married a filipina, and then decided he wanted dual citizenship or full citizenship in the PI?

How do you feel about immigrants getting their citizenship by serving in the military? Over 200 US service members received their citizenship in the past couple of days. Do you think that serving in the US armed forces is an acceptable way to get citizenship?

How can a kid get a dual citizenship with Canada? I am 13 years old and live in Texas. I really want to have a dual citizenship with Canada, or if there is a different country that is easier to get a citizenship with please let me know. Honestly, is it possible for me to even get a dual citizenship if both of my parents only have U.S. citizenship? Thanks!

Where can i find sample citizenship test? Iam planning to write Australia citizenship test very soon, is there any website where i can prepare for citizenship test free of charge?. I could find 1 sample test in the citizenship website that too only 5 questions. Please help?

How long will it take to process canada citizenship application? Hi, I have canadian pr and planning to apply for citizenship in canada. How long will it take to process canada citizenship application? (Indian passport) Sreedhar

How can i get a Citizenship into the European Union? I know the first half of getting a citizenship into the European Union is to be European. But you also have to be a nationally from one of the European Union Member States. Just wondering cause i want to get the hell out of america. This place is a major target, for terrorism and its already starting to currupt and get bad here.

How would you formally renounce citizenship to other countries if you become a Naturalized US citizen? When you become a naturalized citizen of the US, how would you formally renounce citizenship to other countries? I thought that happens automatically when you say the US Oath of Allegiance during the Naturalization ceremony. The foreign country here is the Philippines.

What happens to foreigners when they are caught lying to gain citizenship? A businessman came here from Punjab, India 5 years ago. He obtained citizenship by marring a woman from the United States. Recently his citizenship was reviewed, and he and his wife were both interviewed. Their stories do not match and he has to go to court. Do you think he will lose his citizenship? He owns 5 businesses here in my town. Will he lose those?

How long does it take for a person to get American citizenship? I have come back to my country to wait for my fiance. He is a uk citizen waiting for his american citizenship. But his mother is in America waiting for her citizenship too. We are waiting for his mother to get her American citzenship so that we can get Married because if we got married now my fiances visa back to america will fall away. His mother is busy with the process now and has gone for her first interview. How long will it still take for her to get her citizenship for America? As when she becomes a citizen we can get married and his Visa back to America wont fall away.

How can you get rid of a secondary citizenship? I want to join the AF Security Forces but i saw on requirements that you may not have dual citizenship. when i was 7 years old my mom made me a citizen of Mexico. I would like to renounce to this citizenship, but i dont know how. any help? thanks in advance.

What is the quickest way to have a citizenship oath ? My wife has passed her citizenship interview, but has been waiting for her citizenship oath ceremony since last 6 months. Is there any way to have the oath arranged quicker?

What is the general consensus on the new Australian citizenship test? As a proud, patriotic Australian, I am glad to see some sort of test for citizenship. Essentially, I just want to hear what people think; from Australians to people who aren't Australian. And especially those who are in the process of or are thinking about applying for Australian citizenship. Has it made you think twice about becoming a citizen? What questions would Australians like to see on the test? I, personally, would like to see a chronological history of AC/DC albums : P.

How long does it take to process an Australian citizenship application? I've passed the citizenship test, and I'll be lodging the citizenship application next month (5th Feb 2009) in Melbourne. How long does the whole process take? When will the ceremony take place? Your comments will be highly appreciated. Thanks!

Is it possible to have dual citizenship from Indonesia and Australia? I'm getting married with an Australian guy, and I'm planning to get a job in there. What visa do i hav to get? Skilled persons or marriage? And also is it possible to have dual citizenship?

What is the easiest/quickest way to gain dual citizenship? I'm Canadian, and was wondering what the best way to gain dual citizenship with the US is? Besides marriage, and obviously besides being born with dual citizenship. All the information I've looked at has been rather confusing.

Waht are the citizenship provisions for anchor babies of legal or illegal immigrants in USA? Why USA and many other countries kept provision for citizenship for anchor babies in immigration laws or in constitution. What are the fundamentals in the United States constitution that invoked passing immigration laws allowing anchor babies to born with US citizenship? What are the basis US citizens want rescinding the provision though? To Hooverted: I regret for the typo, "Waht" instead of "what". But I think this typo does not obscure my straight question. I think you have serious attitude problem or don't understand nuance between incorrect spelling and typo. I know it pointless to argue with you. There are millions decent people out there.

As a Canadian seeking US citizenship, will the US make me renounce my Canadian status? I am Canadian, married to a US citizen and live in the US as a permanent resident. I am able to apply for my US citizenship. I don't want to give up my Canadian citizenship. If I get US citizenship I understand the US recognizes only one citizenship but Canada will recognize dual. Will the US make me renounce my Canadian status? I want to be able to move back to Canada in the future, but hold dual citizenship in case I need to move back to the US. Can I hold dual citizenship without comprimising my Canadian status?

What country has the most relaxed citizenship requirements? Other than the US, which I am currently a citizen of, which country has the most relaxed requirements for non natives? I'm looking for short residency requirements, property ownership, etc. If I could actually get citizenship w/o living there that would be a huge plus.

What is the difference between honorary citizenship and naturalized? Im not asking in terms of obtaining such but rather if honorary citizens receive the same rights and responsibilities. Also what if somebody receives honorary citizenship to a City, but not the State or Country for which the city resides.

What is the difference between having citizenship and indefinite leave to remain? Why would it be of interest to an immigrant to go for citizenship if they need to do an exam?

What do you think helps our citizenship in America? What do you think helps our citizenship in America? What do people do to make it a more peaceful place?

What is the process of acquiring citizenship for my Mexican fiance if I am American? We are marrying in July of 2007. He is currently legally employed in the US. If he has a history of work/student visas how long can gaining citizenship really take? Any tips for a timely success?

What's up with the new bill allowing citizenship to illegals who join the military? This is an excellent idea for legal immigrants from Latin Ameria. This is suicide in any country to have an illiterate Armed Forces. I am a veteran; there is absolutely no time to teach English 101 when you are being trained for combat. Also, they will join by the thousands and will be the future leaders of the USA military. Who will we be able to beat, Haiti? Again, the politicians refuse to listen to the folk due to self interests from every level. The new bill also gives free citizenship for any illegal who has at least two years of college. Hello, I live in El Paso. The majority of the students are from Mexico. Just this city alone can grant over sixty thousand citizenship a year based on that bill. They are trying to outsmart the masses. First the Mexican Truck Drivers and now this. I smell a rat or is it La Raza?

How can I hold a Malaysia citizenship and USA citizenship? Currently, a Malaysian citizen with Green Card? I would like to keep my citizenship with Malaysia as well as become a citizen of the United States. I have been a Legal Permanent Resident for the past 6 years and would like to become a US Citizen without losing my Malaysia citizenship. Any assistance or help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

How can i get the american citizenship when i have no sponsers in america? i live in pakistan and i want to go to america to be a citizen,but i got no one to sponser me.can i get the citizenship when having no sponsers?if so than how?

Impossible to renounce citizenship but still capable of obtaining one in a different country? I know I should investigate and do my own research into the laws and constitutions of the countries my question refers to. So, firstly, to get a general picture, if possible: can one renounce his citizenship in Jordan? If the procedure is illegal or legal but impossible to achieve due to the mechanics of the procedure, could the person still obtain citizenship in another country (European country)? How? Or can that person become a refugee if he really really wants to get out of Jordan ( the situation being a matter of life and death)? Thank you.

How Long for a greencard holder to get a citizenship? I am a resident of Florida. I am a greencard holder .In october 2009 i will complete my 5 years in USA. I need to know if i can apply for my citizenship when its 4 ys and 9 months or have to wait for 5 years. Also after appying how long will it take to get the citizenship.

How long do I need to wait to apply for citizenship after recieving my green card? I got my green card 30 months ago and now I need to know if I can get citizenship. I got married in America, and now I need to know how long I have to wait to apply for citizenship.

What citizenship is better for moving to Scandinavian countries? What citizenship is better for moving to Scandinavian countries and living there permanently? American or Ukrainian?

How will dual citizenship affect me joining the military? Lets start off, I am a US and German citizen living only in the united states, my father a original german citizen now has dual citizenship from living here for the required time, my mother has only american citizenship. Now: 1) Do I have to serve the draft for the German army, if i live in America? 2) How will Dual citizenship affect me if I join the US military? 3) Am I even allowed to join armed forces with dual citizenship?

How long does the citizenship interview take after fingerprints? I went to get my fingerprints for my us citizenship on April 2008. Does anyone know how long it takes for the next step for interview for the citizenship? I have not recieved any phone call or letter regarding this.I wanted to knowif anyone knew about how long it takes, I live in charlotte NC. Does anyone know in this state what is the estimated wait until the citizenshiip interview?

What requirements are needed for a Canadian to claim dual British citizenship? My father was born in the UK, is it possible for me to claim dual citizenship in any way?

How long can a person live abroad and maintain citizenship in the US? I'm considering studying abroad and want to bring my children along (for the experience). I've been hearing that they would only be able to stay for 90 days at a time so that they won't lose their citizenship here in the US. I've been trying to find some concrete information to no avail... Please help.

How do i renounce my philippine citizenship? I know they changed the law now that you still retain your citizenship even if you naturalize in another country but i want to renounce philippine citizenship. Please help.

What are some of the responsibilities of citizenship in a representative democracy and how do you fulfill them? I know we hear a lot about our rights, but not much about what we should do, if anything, as citizens. So, what do you believe are the responsibilities of citizenship in America? Are there any? Which one do you think is most important?

How many years does it take for one to obtain citizenship after Marrying an American citizen? How many years does it take to obtain citizenship if a legal immigrant with a student visa has married an American citizen? Do they have to live in American all the years that it takes or can they go back overseas to live for some time and their application still be processed? Please describe the naturalization process steps that one must go through to obatin citizenship and how one applies for this. Thank you. Have a nice day.

How hard is it to get a citizenship in Canada ? One person I know is in medical school and wants to finish ? Wants to finish school there so is it a hard or long process to do this ? Also how about just in general ? Is it very hard for an average person to get a citizenship there ? Or a dual one ?

How does one obtain a Hungarian passport or citizenship? I'm dying to move to Europe and begin working but am having trouble due to not having EU citizenship. My grandparents came over from Hungary, they're both deceased now unfortunately. What are my options? Thanks for your help.

How long does it take to get US citizenship after you send an application? I live in California and I filed an application for citizenship. Does anyone know how long does it take until I get it? I know that a lot of applications have been sent in 2007 and that caused a delay in processing. Did anyone file recently and have the interview already?

What are disadvantages of dual citizenship for an adult? I am an American citizen who is about to apply for permanent residency (and eventual citizenship) in Canada. I know most of the advantages of becoming a dual citizen. As for disadvantages, one is the global taxation where I have to pay taxes on all income to both countries. What other disadvantages do I need to consider? I am about to marry a Canadian citizen and we plan on residing in Canada permanently.

What citizenship is one who is born in unclaimed international waters? What citizenship is one who is born in unclaimed international waters?

Can someone be denied for their US citizenship if they owe the IRS? A friend of mine is filing for his citizenship and he owes the IRS over $25K. He has a payment arrangement set up and has been paying them but came accross the questions while filling out his naturalization paperwork. Will he be denied because he still owes taxes?

How can my boyfriend get his citizenship papers? My boyfriend wasn't born in the US but he lives here. His dad has citizenship papers. Him and his older sister don't have papers but they have lived here since he was 1 year old. He wants to know how can he get his papers if he's already 18 years old? Can his dad still get him papers? If his father passes away and he hasnt gotten his papers can he still get them?

If your parents have citizenship in separate countries, would YOU have a dual citizenship? If Parent 1 has citizenship in Country A, and Parent 2 has citizenship in Country B, which country would their child have citizenship in? Would they have dual citizenship, or would it depend on which country the child was born in?

How long does it take for a citizenship application in Australia? Assuming i have already completed my 3 years stay in Australia and at least one year as a Permanent Resident. Also, assume that i have finished my citizenship exam. (Lets say i lodge the application on June 26, 2009) Thanks in advance. Any sources? Thanks.

Am I eligible for UK citizenship if my Grammy was a Scottish citizen? My Grammy (grandmother) was born to a Scottish family, and lived in Scotland until she was 22. Her children, including my mother, were all born in Canada. I am trying to figure out whether I could get UK citizenship in addition to my Canadian citizenship.

How long do you have to wait after applying for us citizenship? How long do you have to wait after applying for us citizenship? I just applied for USA citizenship(2 weeks ago) and I found yesterday they cash the check that I send to them. I wonder when they call us for the test, Fingerprint, and other thing and how long the whole process will take, by the way I live in Illinoise.

How do I get dual citizenship for my son? My son is an American citizen, and I am an Australian citizen, how do I get dual citizenship for my son? We plan on moving to Australia for one year next year, until my husband comes back from deployment. Can anyone link me to information or help me retrieve it?