Yes No. But I have a friend and I know for a fact that he is dual American and Canadian citizen, I saw his both passports. Under Canadian law, you can be both a Canadian citizen and a citizen of another country. I was raised in this country. I feel a sense of urgency to become a citizen, which I think I’ve always felt, but I also feel something new: dread.There is now a large part of me that feels like I should wait until our President-elect is out of office before I apply to become a citizen. I would never relinquish my Canadian passport, a decision I made long before Canadian citizenship became a hot commodity.This is not how I wanted to feel when I submitted my naturalization application. However, some countries won’t let you keep their citizenship if you become a Canadian citizen. I hope that helps you. If you’re the spouse of a Canadian citizen, you must meet the same requirements listed above (no exception).
I planned to feel energized and hopeful, instead of terrified. You'll be a dual citizen by default so you have nothing to “get back”. Under Canadian law, you can be both a Canadian citizen and a citizen of another country.However, some countries won’t let you keep their citizenship if you become a Canadian citizen.Weâre doing maintenance October 25, 2018 from 4 am to 6 am (EDT). The consulate or embassy of your other country of citizenship can tell you whether this applies to you. Was this answer useful? Feb 22, 2011 #3. I just talked to him and he said you can have dual citizenship.
The Canadian Citizenship Act mandates that you must be 18 or older and be a permanent resident of Canada. There are certain requirements a United States citizen must meet in order to become a Canadian citizen. You don’t automatically become a citizen when you marry a Canadian.
I want it because I plan to study in the US. You can only lose natural born Canadian citizenship if you formally renounce it at a Canadian Embassy. And to me, that is heartbreaking. I am Canadian, and wish to be an American citizen as well. But I think it’s more important that I work hard to become an American so I can participate in the next election.I love living in the U.S.
You don't lose Canadian citizenship by becoming an American citizen. Because on a night that I thought would boost our shared faith in this country, my trust and hope were broken instead.This President-elect has verbalized his intentions to make strict immigration crackdowns. Last edited by a moderator: Feb 22, 2011.
As much as I detest that part of my hurry to apply for citizenship will be because it may get more challenging after Jan. 20, that is the reality we are now facing. I am (probably) here to stay. Children and grandchildren of Canadian citizens. I only want to become an American IF I can keep my Canadian citizenship, because I am a VERY proud Canadian. K. König Registered Users (C) Feb 22, 2011 #3. I wanted to submit my application with pride, instead of in a hurry because I honestly don’t know what’s going to happen to immigration laws in this country. Conceivably, in the Trump era, I could be stopped in the street as a non-white person and asked to produce proof of residency. As much as moving back to Montreal has crossed my mind lately, most of the people I love are in this country, including my immediate family, my boyfriend and my closest friends.I was born in Canada, and I came to the U.S. when I was 2. I’m a green card holder, and I was planning to apply for citizenship this year. If the page isnât available, try again in a few minutes.The consulate or embassy of your other country of citizenship can tell you whether this applies to you.If your question was not in the Help Centre, we will try to add it so that it can help you and others with the same concern. No, the USA does not require to formally renounce a prior citizenship. I ’ve lived in the U.S. for 23 years, but I didn’t vote in this election. Find out if you’re eligible.
When people ask me where I’m from, I don’t say Canada or India; I say I’m from Boston. To become a Canadian citizen, you must: be a permanent resident; have lived in Canada for 3 out of the last 5 years; have filed your taxes, if you need to; pass a test on your rights, responsibilities and knowledge of Canada; prove your language skills; Depending on your situation, there may be additional requirements. If you have a Canadian parent or grandparent, you may be a Canadian citizen. I was educated—kindergarten through college—in the U.S. Many Canadians living in another country, such as Mexico have allowed their Canadian passport to lapse, but with the new regulations in place, Canadians will be required to renew and keep their Canadian passports up to date if they plan on traveling by air to Canada.