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"Sir" Allen Stanford
"Mike O'Sullivan" wrote in message ... Calif Bill wrote: I think the naturalized citizens have to give up the previous citizenship. But lots of Americans still hold dual citizenship via birth. Former neighbors daughter was born while he was working for Bectal in Rhodesia. She still has Rhodesian or what ever it is call now, citizenship. The UK does not recognize the concept of "giving up"citizenship. They're perfectly happy for their citizens to take up alternative citizenship, but any time anybody wants it back, passport is available. I referred to those US citizens who are citizens by birth. Naturalized, as you state, renounce the former citizenship. |
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"Sir" Allen Stanford
Calif wrote on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:01:59 -0800:
"Mike O'Sullivan" wrote in message ... Calif Bill wrote: I think the naturalized citizens have to give up the previous citizenship. But lots of Americans still hold dual citizenship via birth. Former neighbors daughter was born while he was working for Bectal in Rhodesia. She still has Rhodesian or what ever it is call now, citizenship. The UK does not recognize the concept of "giving up"citizenship. They're perfectly happy for their citizens to take up alternative citizenship, but any time anybody wants it back, passport is available. I referred to those US citizens who are citizens by birth. Naturalized, as you state, renounce the former citizenship. The thing is that the renunciation has no legal force. I could renew and travel on my British passport if I wanted. and keep my US citizenship. I am thus, by definition, a dual citizen as are my children. -- James Silverton Potomac, Maryland Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not |
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"Sir" Allen Stanford
"James Silverton" wrote in message ... Calif wrote on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:01:59 -0800: "Mike O'Sullivan" wrote in message ... Calif Bill wrote: I think the naturalized citizens have to give up the previous citizenship. But lots of Americans still hold dual citizenship via birth. Former neighbors daughter was born while he was working for Bectal in Rhodesia. She still has Rhodesian or what ever it is call now, citizenship. The UK does not recognize the concept of "giving up"citizenship. They're perfectly happy for their citizens to take up alternative citizenship, but any time anybody wants it back, passport is available. I referred to those US citizens who are citizens by birth. Naturalized, as you state, renounce the former citizenship. The thing is that the renunciation has no legal force. I could renew and travel on my British passport if I wanted. and keep my US citizenship. I am thus, by definition, a dual citizen as are my children. -- James Silverton Potomac, Maryland Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not So, to which country to you owe loyalty? No man can serve two masters. |
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"Sir" Allen Stanford
Sharx35 wrote on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:21:54 GMT:
"James Silverton" wrote in message ... Calif wrote on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:01:59 -0800: "Mike O'Sullivan" wrote in message ... Calif Bill wrote: I think the naturalized citizens have to give up the previous citizenship. But lots of Americans still hold dual citizenship via birth. Former neighbors daughter was born while he was working for Bectal in Rhodesia. She still has Rhodesian or what ever it is call now, citizenship. The UK does not recognize the concept of "giving up"citizenship. They're perfectly happy for their citizens to take up alternative citizenship, but any time anybody wants it back, passport is available. I referred to those US citizens who are citizens by birth. Naturalized, as you state, renounce the former citizenship. The thing is that the renunciation has no legal force. I could renew and travel on my British passport if I wanted. and keep my US citizenship. I am thus, by definition, a dual citizen as are my children. So, to which country to you owe loyalty? No man can serve two masters. I know your second sentence has scriptural authority but it only applies when loyalties conflict. Of course, America is my country but, outside that, my sympathies initially lie with Britain when there is no conflict! A surprising number of Americans live abroad with dual citizenship but would return if it became necessary. -- James Silverton Potomac, Maryland Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not |
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"Sir" Allen Stanford
Sharx35 wrote:
James Silverton Potomac, Maryland Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not So, to which country to you owe loyalty? No man can serve two masters. You don't "serve" a country surely? The state answers to you, not vice versa. |
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"Sir" Allen Stanford
"Mike O'Sullivan" wrote in message ... Sharx35 wrote: James Silverton Potomac, Maryland Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not So, to which country to you owe loyalty? No man can serve two masters. You don't "serve" a country surely? The state answers to you, not vice versa. You are paraphrasing Adolf Hitler, you know. |
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"Sir" Allen Stanford
"James Silverton" wrote in message ... Sharx35 wrote on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:21:54 GMT: "James Silverton" wrote in message ... Calif wrote on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:01:59 -0800: "Mike O'Sullivan" wrote in message ... Calif Bill wrote: I think the naturalized citizens have to give up the previous citizenship. But lots of Americans still hold dual citizenship via birth. Former neighbors daughter was born while he was working for Bectal in Rhodesia. She still has Rhodesian or what ever it is call now, citizenship. The UK does not recognize the concept of "giving up"citizenship. They're perfectly happy for their citizens to take up alternative citizenship, but any time anybody wants it back, passport is available. I referred to those US citizens who are citizens by birth. Naturalized, as you state, renounce the former citizenship. The thing is that the renunciation has no legal force. I could renew and travel on my British passport if I wanted. and keep my US citizenship. I am thus, by definition, a dual citizen as are my children. So, to which country to you owe loyalty? No man can serve two masters. I know your second sentence has scriptural authority but it only applies when loyalties conflict. Of course, America is my country but, outside that, my sympathies initially lie with Britain when there is no conflict! A surprising number of Americans live abroad with dual citizenship but would return if it became necessary. -- James Silverton Potomac, Maryland Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not More than a few Canadians are still also United Kingdom citizens. |
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"Sir" Allen Stanford
This is from the U.S. Department of State website...
Dual Nationality The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own policy. Persons may have dual nationality by automatic operation of different laws rather than by choice. For example, a child born in a foreign country to U.S. citizen parents may be both a U.S. citizen and a citizen of the country of birth. A 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. However, a person who acquires a foreign citizenship by applying for it may lose U.S. citizenship. In order to lose U.S. citizenship, the law requires that the person must apply for the foreign citizenship voluntarily, by free choice, and with the intention to give up U.S. citizenship. Intent can be shown by the person's statements or conduct.The U.S. Government recognizes that dual nationality exists but does not encourage it as a matter of policy because of the problems it may cause. Claims of other countries on dual national U.S. citizens may conflict with U.S. law, and dual nationality may limit U.S. Government efforts to assist citizens abroad. The country where a dual national is located generally has a stronger claim to that person's allegiance. However, dual nationals owe allegiance to both the United States and the foreign country. They are required to obey the laws of both countries. Either country has the right to enforce its laws, particularly if the person later travels there.Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.Most countries permit a person to renounce or otherwise lose citizenship. Information on losing foreign citizenship can be obtained from the foreign country's embassy and consulates in the United States. Americans can renounce U.S. citizenship in the proper form at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p.../cis_1753.html |
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"Sir" Allen Stanford
"James Silverton" wrote in message
... Alohacyberian wrote on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:54:31 GMT: The United States does not recognize dual citizenship, though there are many American citizens, particularly naturalized citizens who hold dual citizenship. KM Duh! -- Brilliant response. Were you quoting Shakespeare, Aristotle or Plato? Did mum help you? I know you didn't think up that bit of genius all by yourself. KM -- (-:alohacyberian:-) At my website view over 3,600 live cameras or visit NASA, the Vatican, the Smithsonian, the Louvre, CIA, FBI, and NBA, the White House, Academy Awards, 200 language translators! Visit Hawaii, Israel and more at: http://keith.martin.home.att.net/ |
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"Sir" Allen Stanford
"James Silverton" wrote in message
... How does a naturalized citizen like me give up his previous citizenship and still possess dual citizenship, which I do? It seems a contradiction in terms since the oath I took on becoming a citizen said " I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen" You never gave up your previous citizenship unless you went to your native country and renounced that citizenship. The laws of the United States differ from laws of foreign countries. Your decision is whether you will adhere exclusively to the laws of the United States (other countries may not do so) or include the laws of your native land as well. KM -- (-:alohacyberian:-) At my website view over 3,600 live cameras or visit NASA, the Vatican, the Smithsonian, the Louvre, CIA, FBI, and NBA, the White House, Academy Awards, 200 language translators! Visit Hawaii, Israel and more at: http://keith.martin.home.att.net/ |
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