Apparently, there's a reasonable chance that I can get a dual citizenship w/ Italy (so EU). Would be excellent when traveling in Europe, and can buy property there. Anyone heard of downsides? (And no, no military service)
not sure, i thought when you become a US citizen you have to give up any other citizenship you have??
My friend has dual citizenship with the EU (and specifically Italy as well) and the US. I say go for it. It doesn't hurt you and it's great for travelling to countries in Europe and if you're a real daredevil you can now travel to blacklisted countries like Iran, North Korea, Cuba, etc.. My friend actually travelled to Iran and apparently had a great time. (granted this was quite a few years ago) But the real benefit is simply European travel. I say get it as soon as possible
One of my Brazilian friend's (of Italian ancestry) is also in the process of getting dual citizenship in Italy. From what I've experienced, it makes travel a lot easier throughout Europe. I lived in Italy for four months earlier this year and since I was staying in the country longer than the 90 day visitor maximum, I had to register my residence at the local police station (photos, fingerprints, paperwork, etc.) It really was a pain in the ass...it took about eight hours with all the Italian beauracracy that goes on. I say go for it! Although, the process will probably also be a real pain. Even the Italian consulate here in Houston took forever to get my visa to me.
I'm pretty sure I'm a dual citizen of the United States and Germany. I was born in Germany (on a US Air Force Base), bt as far as I remember, my mom has always told me I have dual citizenship. I guess I haven't really experienced any perks yet.....
For all you of whose ancestors passed through Ellis, http://www.ellisislandrecords.org/. You can order copies of the ship's mainfest with your ancestors' names and even a picture of the ship.
So your parents came over from Italy? I've got dual citizenship in Argentina and some of my friends, after the 2002 crisis, tried getting dual citizenship in Italy. I was told that Italy changed it's laws on account of all the Argentinians applying for citizenship. I believe it was one of your parents had to come from Italy or have Italian citizenship. Only upside in having dual citizenship in Europe, at least from my point of view, is being able to work within the EU without going through the hassle of a work visa. Downside: they take about half of what you make. No you don't. At least my family didn't have too.
any american citizen is eligible for dual citizenship in another country that partners up with the us and allows it.
Nope. Learned a little for a trip there (and amused some Italians with it while there ), but my Mother was first generation American which of course meant that she understood Italian but shunned it's use. I was able to communicate somewhat due to learning some spanish while working in construction in Houston. e tu?
Was thinking of doing this myself as an Aussie that may be traveling to and from the UK quite a bit in the near future. Dont think there are to many down sides to it.
It was my grandparents who came from Italy, and theoretically, if you have no 'break' in citizenship (i.e. denouncing Italian citizenship before next gen was born) along your paternal line, you can pursue your Italian citizenship. I would be surprised if the Italians changed their laws to target Argentinians. From their court rulings, I interpreted that their dual citizenship laws were universal. And I don't think they tax you if you live in another country. The US is one of the few countries that does that.
If you work for or plan on working for the government (not just the military) such as a national lab, you'll need to revoke your foreign citizenship to attain certain levels of clearance.
Four months? Cool, we were there barely 2 days but were sorry we didn't stay longer. Next time we will venture up to the Lakes too. Been there?
