Questions tagged [citizenship]
For questions about citizenship status, acquiring, naturalization, laws in regard to, or applications for.
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Benefits of a United Kingdom passport for minors of foreign origin born to nationals holding foreign citizenship
Both my wife and I hold Indian citizenship. We have been residing in the United Kingdom for the past 4 years. Last year we were blessed with our daughter, born in the United Kingdom. Since neither of ...
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Applied for French citizenship but am getting a divorce
My French husband and I (a US citizen) got married in USA, have lived in USA and are still in USA. After 5 years of marriage, I applied for French citizenship par declaration, went through the ...
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Father born in the US to parents that were French citizens. Am I eligible to apply for French citizenship by descent?
I am trying to find out if there is a pathway for me to obtain French citizenship. My father was born in the US however both of his parents were French Citizens. Most of his older siblings were born ...
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I have French nationality by decree and my ex husband has it by marriage. Do my adult children have right to citizenship?
My oldest son and I applied for and received French nationality, our other two children have British Nationality and carte de sejour. I believe my ex-husband (the childrens' father) has taken French ...
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Declaration of support for Israel at the German naturalization ceremony
The long process is over, I finally have an appointment for the ceremony of obtaining the certificate of German naturalization.
I will have to swear an oath, which to my understanding I will repeat ...
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Keeping US Citizenship While Living Abroad (Japan)
I'm currently active Duty military, USAF. I'm married to a Japanese citizen, our daughter (born this year) has dual citizenship until she turns 21. At that point she will have to choose Japan or the ...
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Can I use the Cambridge in Advanced English certificate as a proof of knowledge of English for the purpose of applying for the British Citizenship?
From the page Apply for citizenship if you have indefinite leave to remain or 'settled status' I read that I must prove my knowledge of English.
In June 2017, I passed the exam for the Certificate in ...
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When can/should I, an Italian citizen, send an application for the British citizenship?
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Two different parts of the relevant page seem to suggest that I should apply after 5 years and after 6 years respectively. What is the truth?
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I am an Italian citizen, and I intend ...
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Both my adult kids and their father (ex husband) dual citizens
Both my adult kids and their father (now my ex husband) have dual citizenship with France. I was told at one point, I would also be able to apply for dual citizenship because of my children. Now ...
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Can I stay in the USA for two weeks on a Green Card every six months?
I am a green cardholder. I work in the USA and pay taxes to the US government. My property and driving license are from the USA. Due to my family situation, I must travel outside the USA and care for ...
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My dad is Dutch, I was born outside the Netherlands and never lived there. Am I still Dutch?
I am 42, my father is Dutch but I have a Philippines passport and I never lived in the Netherlands. Am I a Dutch citizen? Can I acquire Dutch nationality?
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Eligibility for French Citizenship as the Child of a French Parent, Born Abroad. Father dead before birth
I am the son of a French father and a Mexican mother. My father died in an accident before I was born.
I was born in Mexico, and I would like to know if I have the possibility to acquire French ...
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New naturalisation law for people with Einbuergerungszusicherung
New naturalisation law in Germany should come into force in late June 2024. I have received Einbuergerungszusicherung, i.e. a request to renounce other citizenships, which will not be needed under new ...
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I entered USA with Green Card on August 2, 2021
Q1) I entered into USA on Aug 2,2021. When will I be eligible for filing for citizenship….?
Q2) Suppose I go out of USA for (3 months) in May and return in August in a Calender year. Will that ...
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How strict is India about renouncing other citizenships?
Spain officially prohibits dual citizenship, but in practice it’s more of a pretense. I would have to tell them I renounce, but USA doesn’t care and Spain knows that.
I’m just wondering whether it’s ...
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Applying for a UK visa while a US visa application is in administrative processing for five months
I am applying for UK visitor visa for study, while my US F1 visa is in administrative processing for 5 months and has no update.
On the UK visa application there is a question: Have you ever been ...
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Mother naturalized in US in 1951. Was a French citizen. I was born in 1952. Can I claim French citizenship?
My mother was born in France in 1925. She emigrated to the U.S. in 1948 and naturalized in 1951 after she married my father, an American citizen. I was born in 1952. Any idea if I can claim French ...
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Staying outside US with green card for 5 months in the year that I qualify for US citizenship
Since I got my green card I have never stayed outside of the US for more than 6 months and 60% of the year, in the last 4 years, I stayed in the US.
This coming November, I can apply for US ...
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Dutch citizenship
My father was born in South Africa in 1952. Both his parents were Dutch citizens.
Is it possible for him to obtain Dutch citizenship, or does the rule still apply where there is a 10 or 13 year ...
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Preparing documentation for British Naturalization - Absences count
As I recently passed the Life in the UK test and obtained a B1 english language certification I am about to start the process of applying for naturalization/british citizenship.
An issue I am having ...
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Am I eligible for a Dutch passport, born in South Africa to a Dutch Father
Am I eligible for a Dutch Passport? I have done extensive research and cannot seem to find a clear answer. My Dutch father and Dutch grandparents immigrated to South Africa in 1968 from Netherlands. I ...
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Taking Spanish citizenship while retaining British citizenship
Spain only allows dual nationality for nationals of a limited number of their ex colonies.
Foreign nationals who acquire Spanish nationality must renounce their previous nationality
But if someone ...
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Niederlassungserlaubnis, Freelancing and Citizenship in Germany
I am an IT professional living in Germany for the last 6 years. I recently got my Niederlassungserlaubnis.
My employment terminated and I will be unemployed in a month.
Do I need to inform ...
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N-600 for a minor
My minor child has been approved their N-600 form. We were sent a notification to come and collect the certificate. Does the minor child need to come to the USCIS office or can we collect it on their ...
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Acquiring French citizenship
My father was a French citizen. I have his old passport and his livret de famille. He left France in the 50s, and I was born in 1970. He died 5 years ago. I’ve been told that I lost my claim for ...
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Which official US ad campaign encourages viewers to "choose to become a US citizen"?
Not sure if this is quite on-topic here, but I'll try anyway. This is an ad-identification question.
We recently flew to the US via Logan Airport/Boston for vacation. Waiting for primary passport ...
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Assuming that the US reduces its citizenship renunciation fee, which country has the highest citizenship renunciation fee?
I read on sestiniandco.com:
This month (7 January 2023), the US government has announced plans to reduce its fee for the citizenship renunciation scheme from US$2,350 to just US$450.
Assuming that ...
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What happens if you live in an EU member state and lose EU citizenship?
Freedom of movement means that citizens of countries within the European Union can freely live and work in other countries in the EU without restriction.
Denmark has a rule where citizenship of ...
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Travel for children (lawful permanent residents) after parent has become naturalized U.S. citizen (N-400)
Can children continue traveling on their foreign passport and permanent resident card, even after their parent has become a naturalized U.S. citizen (N-400)?
It seems that children will also become U....
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Apply for naturalization (N-400) without affecting children
Is it possible for a parent to apply for naturalization in the U.S. (using form N-400), without making their children under 18 years old also citizens?
For example, the parent might not want the ...
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Please help me in counting the number of days I was outside de United States, to write the right answer on the N-400
Since I got my green card, I've traveled 3 times as follow:
First trip
Country: Chile
Departure day from the US: 01/16/2019 (evening)
Arriving back to the US: 04/15/2019 (morning)
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Country: ...
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Einbürgerungstest results waiting time
Has anyone from Berlin recently appeared for the Einbürgerungstest? What would be the approximate time for receiving back the results?
I gave the exam in Volkhochschule Marzahn, Berlin and we were ...
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As a greencard holder, is it okay to have international trip every 3 month, each approximately 1 week? [duplicate]
I have a significant other leaving abroad and I want to visit them every 3 or 4 months. Currently, I am a permanent resident. Is it okay if I travel abroad every 3 or 4 months and stay outside of the ...
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As a green card holder, is it okay to have an international trip every 3 months, each approximately 1 week?
I have a significant other living outside the US and I want to visit them every 3 or 4 months. Currently, I am a permanent resident of the US. Is it okay if I travel abroad every 3 or 4 months and ...
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Vacation for 2 weeks out of the USA before applying for N-400, can I still submit the N-400 , or do I have to wait?
If I go out of USA for 2 weeks before applying for N-400, can I still submit the N-400 application, or do I have to wait an additional 3 months before applying?
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Does time spent in Germany as a child count towards naturalization or the long-term german EU residency?
I am 32 years of age now. From ages 9-13, I lived in Germany on a valid residence permit as my father worked in the country. I am considering moving to Germany on a skilled worker's visa. I would like ...
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NZ citizenship through parent
Someone I know, a New Zealand citizen (born in NZ to NZ citizens), moved to Australia in late 90s, got married, had kids etc. (older teens and early 20s now). Husband and kids are all Australian ...
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Does name on green card need to be changed before applying for citizenship?
My wife has a green card and is trying to apply for US citizenship. Her green card lists her maiden name but she changed it after we got married. Does she need to get her green card changed before she ...
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Which municipality/district near Berlin has a shorter Naturalization duration
Between Oberhavel, Havelland, and Postdam, or other municipalities around Berlin, which one has a shorter Einburgerung process according to your information.
The reason I ask: I have recently made a ...
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German Citizenship Application for Spouse
My husband has been living in Germany for almost 7 years now. He came as a student, worked on a blue card job and now has PR as well. He should now be eligible to apply for citizenship (with the ...
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Validity of Naturalisation Test (Einbürgerungstest)
I want to give the German Einbürgerungstest (naturalisation or citizenship test) but I could not find any information regarding the validity of the results.
Does the test certificate have an ...
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Obtaining Dutch citizenship
My mother's maiden name was Baroness Van Heerdt and her father was Baron Van Heerdt, but her mother was English. Coming from a line of Dutch nobility on my mothers side, would I be eligible for an EU ...
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How do I know how many days I spent outside the USA in the past 5 years?
I travel outside the country for family and business, I would like to know how I can find out how long I stayed. I can't keep track on the passport stamps. Is there a website that can tell you how ...
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Will quitting job delay US naturalization results?
A person quits their job shortly before the naturalization interview. They tell this to the immigration official in the interview (as the n-400 listed their previous job). I understand this will not ...
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What happens if I I apply for German citizenship but have to change my city in near future?
I have an appointment for the German citizenship. If I have to change my city of residence do I have to apply again at the new city ?
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I have decided to start my own business and ...
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Canadian citizenship for adopted person
I am working on getting Canadian citizenship for our daughter who we are in the process of adopting (bolivia). Part 1 of the process is yo confirm the ability to pass on our citizenship and that has ...
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If I pass the "Life in the UK" test now, how long does it last, for the purpose of applying for British citizenship?
I've been in UK for 4 years, and as far as I understand it, I need a minimum of 2 more years to get the citizenship.
One on the prerequisites to be able to ask for it, is that I pass the "Life in ...
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Is it possible to leave my citizenship/passport and still live in the EU?
I am a citizen of a 'shithole' country and living in an EU country doing my Ph.D.
I am fed up with my country, and so I want to leave my citizenship and passport.
Can I continue to live and freely ...
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Length of time for naturalization after getting married while in possession of a green card
I was told that marrying an American would get you a green card sooner and that you can apply for naturalization in 3 years after getting the green card. However, with an employer green card, the ...
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When applying in person for a US passport using Form DS-11, can one keep the original certificate of naturalization while waiting for the US passport?
As https://travel.state.gov, mentions:
You must apply in person using Form DS-11 if [...] You are applying for your first U.S. passport.
When applying in person for a US passport using Form DS-11, ...
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