Renunciation of citizenship is the voluntary act of relinquishing one's citizenship or nationality. It is the opposite of naturalization, whereby a person voluntarily acquires a citizenship, and is distinct from denaturalization, where the loss of citizenship is forced by a state.
One of the many benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen is that it's a stable status. Unlike the situation for lawful permanent residents (green card holders), a citizen can't lose citizenship solely by living outside of the United States for a long time.
Under U.S. law, citizenship can be terminated for reasons such as becoming a citizen of a different country, fighting in a war for a different country against the U.S., or attempting to overthrow the U.S. government.
Countries that Allow Dual Citizenship (or Don't)
| Country of Birth | Recognizes Dual U.S. Citizenship? |
|---|
| Mexico | Yes |
| Philippines | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes |
| Vietnam | Yes |
U.S. Immigration law assumes that a person admitted to the United States as an immigrant will live in the United States permanently. Remaining outside the United States for more than 12 months may result in a loss of lawful permanent resident status.
If you get a divorce during this time, you will have to wait five years instead of three to file for citizenship. After five years, divorce does not affect your eligibility because eligibility does not depend on marriage. The USCIS will not automatically assume that divorce equals a false marriage.
You Divorce but are a Naturalized CitizenIf you have gone through the naturalization process and receive your certificate, then it doesn't matter that you are divorced. Citizenship is revoked only in very rare circumstances, such as committing fraud to obtain citizenship.
Limited circumstances in which someone can lose, or give up, U.S. citizenship. U.S. citizens (or nationals) can never be stripped of their U.S. citizenship (or nationality), with limited exceptions. Also, they can give citizenship up voluntarily.
Each year, the U.S. deports thousands of lawful permanent residents (10% of all deportations). Other than failing to renew a green card, many permanent residents get deported for committing minor or nonviolent crimes. As a U.S. green card holder, you can get deported if you disobey laws.
Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. This means you can be a British citizen and also a citizen of other countries. You do not need to apply for dual citizenship.
Once USCIS issues you a citizenship application denial, you can then request a hearing with a different immigration officer. This new immigration officer will then conduct a review of your application. After that, you may be subjected to an additional civics test and English Ability exam.
USCIS will issue you a conditional Marriage Green Card if you have been married for less than 2 years at the time of your interview. You can apply for a permanent Marriage Green Card after two years of marriage.
You are a U.S. citizen if you have a: Birth certificate showing birth in the United States; Form N-550, Certificate of Naturalization; Form N-560, Certificate of Citizenship; Valid unexpired U.S. passport.
For example, crimes that can get a green card holder or nonimmigrant deported include alien smuggling, document fraud, domestic violence, crimes of "moral turpitude," drug or controlled substance offenses firearms trafficking, money laundering, fraud, espionage, sabotage, terrorism, and of course the classic serious
U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one nationality or another. A U.S. citizen may naturalize in a foreign state without any risk to his or her U.S. citizenship. They are required to obey the laws of both countries, and either country has the right to enforce its laws.
