Questions tagged [citizenship]
For questions about citizenship status, acquiring, naturalization, laws in regard to, or applications for.
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U.S. student gaining citizenship in France?
I'm a U.S. citizen looking at studying in Europe. Right now France or Germany seem like the best/cheapest places (but open to suggestions!). I've had a few people tell me that if you graduate from a ...
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What additional paperwork do I need to complete after I become a US citizen?
After I become a US citizen and I obtain my Certificate of Naturalization, are there any other processes that I need to complete? I have heard that I might need to go to the Social Security office, ...
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End USA Citizenship inside USA During War [closed]
Nationality Act includes a section and bunch of clauses on how citizenship can be lost. From here.
(6) making in the United States a formal written renunciation of nationality in such form as may ...
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Under what circumstances must a US citizen forfeit their citizenship when obtaining a new one?
For some reason I have been under the impression that US law prohibits US citizens from retaining their citizenship if they ever obtain a new citizenship. Is this always, sometimes, or never true? ...
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If you have dual South African and New Zealand citizenship, are you able to get an Australian one as well?
Or will you be required to give up one of the other two citizenships before you are able to gain it?
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What is the process to get American green card and citizenship while on a H1B visa?
What process needs to be followed in order to acquire an American Green Card and subsequent citizenship if one is in the US on an H1B ?
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Can a naturalised British citizen live anywhere in the world without losing UK citizenship?
Following up on How do i get a British citizenship?, I realised that one of the requirements is
you’ll continue to live in the UK
When googling for the question I'm asking here, unofficial ...
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How does gaining a second citizenship affect a prenuptial agreement?
My wife and I are US citizens and got married prior to moving to the UK. Before getting married we signed a prenuptial agreement. If we become UK citizens will the prenuptial agreement still be valid? ...
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What is the difference between Indefinite Leave to Remain and gaining UK Citizenship?
I am an Australian living and working in the UK on an Ancestry Visa. I have been here for 4 years, and my Visa expires in another 1 year. My wife is a British Citizen, and we would like to stay here ...
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What level of knowledge of the Polish language do I need to receive Polish citizenship?
Living in Poland for a bit over a year now as a resident (married to a Polish citizen). Going to request Polish citizenship once I'm eligible, (living in Poland for two years, married for three).
I ...
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What Countries Offer Citizenship Based on Ethnicity and How Does One Prove Ethnicity?
In a similar vein as my citizenship by blood question -
What countries' (if any) nationality laws exist that will allow citizenship by ethnicity for people whose bloodline may not have current ...
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As a French PhD student in the US, what can I do to get the US citizenship as quickly as possible?
I (French citizen) started a PhD in computer science in the US one year and a half ago: what can I do to get the US citizenship as quickly as possible?
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What countries offer descendant citizenship (by blood) further back than 1 generation?
Most countries can offer citizenship to people with at least one parent that is currently a citizen.
What countries' (if any) nationality laws exist that will allow citizenship by blood for people ...
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Is there any benefit in having two EU nationalities?
Given the single market and many of the EU directives that apply are there any benefits other then patriotism or nationalism that would advocate for having two or more EU citizenships?
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Which nationality are my children entitled to?
I have a dual citizenship, South African and Polish, but I live in the UK now.
I know that my children will be automatically citizens of Britain, as my friends already had children, but will my ...
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How do I get a British citizenship?
I want to move to United Kingdom and I already know that I want to get a citizenship.
What can I prepare in advance so I can spread the cost over before applying. Are there any tests to get a ...
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What can I expect in the "Life in the UK Test"
To get an English citizenship you usually have to take the "Life in the UK Test". Apart from reading the handbook, what can I do to get prepared for this test?
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Can I lose my US citizenship for accepting employment with a foreign government?
In my US passport, there's a section entitled "Important Information" located just before the visa pages. Item number 13 deals with circumstances in which one might lose their US citizenship (emphasis ...
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