ACMESkydiver 0 #1 February 25, 2008 I'm just saying IF you were required to leave the country that you're in/from to marry or stay with your significant other... -would you? I'm keeping it pretty generic, and I posted it here because I didn't think it would necessarily warrant an SC requirement, (of course if I'm wrong on that we'll know pretty quickly ). I don't know what brought it up, but man that would be a tough one for me! Joe and I met in the military...but what if we had met in the military because we were serving for different countries? Happens all the time...we had Brits & other nationals on Ft. Lewis frequently. Wow that was a weird thing to wrap my little brain around...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #2 February 25, 2008 relocate, yes. Dual citizenship, probably. Renounce citizenship, nope.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 5 #3 February 25, 2008 very interesting question.... I have yet to vote! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #4 February 25, 2008 Quote relocate, yes. Dual citizenship, probably. Renounce citizenship, nope. Sure sure, that's along the lines of what I was thinking...my friend has dual citizenship. I don't know about renouncing the citizenship. That would be INCREDIBLY hard! I love this place. When it comes down to it, I love him more. >sigh<...guess i just get to stop shaving my legs and underarms italian alt=":D" data-emoticon="true" height="20" src="/uploads/emoticons/biggrin.png" srcset="/uploads/emoticons/biggrin@2x.png 2x" title=":D" width="20">~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #5 February 25, 2008 As far as I know there is no country I cannot share my Canadian citizenship with. My sister has declined to get British citizenship even though she has lived there for twenty years because that would cost the kids their Canadian passports (they were born there). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #6 February 25, 2008 Quote As far as I know there is no country I cannot share my Canadian citizenship with. Ah, but that wasn't the question, sweetheart. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 February 25, 2008 I came very close to marrying a Danish air force officer once upon a time... but the whole giving up my citizenship thing was a major stumbling block...I was not willing to do that.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #8 February 25, 2008 yes ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #9 February 25, 2008 yes. the commitment of an individual to another far outweighs the commitment of any country to an individual. However US law has been clarified.. so it isnt a problem for any 'natural born citizen'____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #10 February 25, 2008 I would hope I could keep my birth citizenship as well as become a citizen of his country. If that wasn't possible ... WOW. But if I'd gone so far as to fall in love and marry him and move there, I guess I wouldn't be able to watch hockey anymore. 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #11 February 25, 2008 Quote Quote As far as I know there is no country I cannot share my Canadian citizenship with. Ah, but that wasn't the question, sweetheart. But since I don't have to give up anything I wouldn't have to change citizenship, I could just add one. Why on earth would I not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #12 February 25, 2008 Quote Quote Quote As far as I know there is no country I cannot share my Canadian citizenship with. Ah, but that wasn't the question, sweetheart. But since I don't have to give up anything I wouldn't have to change citizenship, I could just add one. Why on earth would I not? You are missing the point of the question entirely... The question was this: Let's say...for shits and giggles...hypothetically speaking...you had to relinquish your citizenship to stay with your significant other...would you?~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #13 February 25, 2008 Quoterelocate, yes. Dual citizenship, probably. Renounce citizenship, nope.Ditto! Edited to add: I have a dual citizenship, but would never renounce my U.S. Citizenship...for anything or anyone!Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katecooper 0 #14 February 25, 2008 I am an American citizen married to a Danish citizen and living in Denmark. I have Danish residency (Temporary), thanks to our marriage, but will not be eligible for Danish citizenship or permanent residency for 7 years. Denmark does not recognize dual citizenship. At this time in my life I am NOT interested in trading my blue passport in for a red one, but I cannot say what the world will be like in 7 years when I am eligible. I doubt I will switch, but will not make that decision now. I will be allowed to stay on in Denmark without taking citizenship by maintaining my residency (like a USA Green Card program). Denmark requires proficiency in Danish to get residency (written and oral) and backs it up with free language instruction for 3 years. In order to get Danish citizenship one needs to pass a very strict test that covers not only language skills but also social, political and economic questions about the country. ACME---move to Italy (or wherever your heart takes you), study the language, learn the people. The decision to change citizenship will not have to be one made lightly. Find out if you like being an expat first! My opinion: Every US citizen should live outside the USA for at least 6 months. You would get a better idea of how the rest of the world looks at "us". The experience has changed me and (at this time) I do not see me moving back to the USA in the near future--although I would not mind exploring other countries in if my husband were able to relocate. that is my two kroner worth in any case. kate edited to reflect that the USA DOES recognize dual citizenship Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #15 February 25, 2008 Quote Neither the USA nor Denmark recognize dual citizenship. incorrect. http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/dual_citizenship.html QuoteUS Dual Citizenship: The U.S. government allows dual citizenship. United States law recognizes U.S. Dual Citizenship, but the U.S. government does not encourage it is as a matter of policy due to the problems that may arise from it http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1753.html QuoteA U.S. citizen may acquire foreign citizenship by marriage, or a person naturalized as a U.S. citizen may not lose the citizenship of the country of birth.U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one citizenship or another. Also, a person who is automatically granted another citizenship does not risk losing U.S. citizenship http://www.richw.org/dualcit/law.html QuoteThe primary effect of recent developments in the US regarding dual citizenship has been to add the requirement that loss of citizenship can only result when the person in question intended to give up his citizenship.____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katecooper 0 #16 February 25, 2008 I stand corrected. I have been told that when one accepts citizenship in Denmark they walk you down to the US embassy and have you renounce your US citizenship. I guess that would mean that Denmark does not recognize dual citizenship? Sorry for the misinformation--I'm new at this. k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #17 February 25, 2008 My wife, being Japanese, and I talk about it. Japan does not allow dual citizenship, so for now, she has chosen to remain a Japanese citizen, even though she has lived in the US for more than half her life. It's her choice, and I have no problem accepting it. As for me, I've told her I would happily move to Japan, and knowing Japan's laws about citizenship, I would remain a US citizen.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caspar 0 #18 February 25, 2008 if you were to divorce couldn't you just apply to be a citizen again? i mean, of all the people they give citizenship to, someone who was one for 30 years (and was born there) has got to be top of the list. if you can just re-apply then it wouldn't be major problem would it?"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #19 February 25, 2008 i had a relationship with a danish girl for 3 years, ended up moving to denmark to live. I am currently in a relationship with an australian for the past 5 years and live near her family in australia. I hae dual nationality, two passports, British and Nz. NZ passport lets me live in New Zealand and australia without visas or without needing to become a citizen or resident. British passport lets me live in the EU without needing to become a citizen. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #20 February 25, 2008 QuoteAs far as I know there is no country I cannot share my Canadian citizenship with. My sister has declined to get British citizenship even though she has lived there for twenty years because that would cost the kids their Canadian passports (they were born there). That i dont think is completly correct now. It use to be that if your father was born in the uk your children can get a uk passport. Now i think if your mother has a uk passport her children can also get one. I know many canadians, australians, south africans, new zealanders that have dual citizenship without having to give their passports up for their land of birth .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #21 February 25, 2008 Quote Denmark does not recognize dual citizenship. Pretty sure it does. I think you will find it is the USA that makes you relinguish the USA passport if you take on a danish one. I also have residnecy in denmark and was about to become a citizen and never would i have had to give up my new zealand passport or my british passport. this was 8 years ago though. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #22 February 25, 2008 I have a British and an Australian passport, wouldnt bother me giving up the British one as long as I could keep my AU citizenship. I guess if you want to be with them more than anything then youll do what you have to ! On the topic of passorts etc etc my British passport had just expired when I had to make a rush trip back to the UK in Jan, so I had to enter on my AU one, no biggie but I was a little insulted by the none English born person at Imigration, telling me I could not stay in my country of birth for longer than 3 months etc etc. not that I wanted to stay but.``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #23 February 25, 2008 Quote relocate, yes. Dual citizenship, probably. Renounce citizenship, nope. I agree... I would never renounce my US citizenship... unless of course a certain female antichrist makes into office... then I want nothing to do with the US, ya'll can find me in Germany then... thats where my ancestors are from anyway.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vskydiver 0 #24 February 25, 2008 I would go anywhere and do anything to be with my love. That's what love is all about. Unconditional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #25 February 25, 2008 Quote relocate, yes. Dual citizenship, probably. Renounce citizenship, nope. Yep... pretty much the same here. No job so what the heck, if she's rich, I'll get rid of this fixer-upper house. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
