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Hi everyone,

I am a US citizen and I filed an I-130 for my Ugandan husband on May 1. I'm leaving next week to visit him (woohoo!) and during the visit I'm thinking about getting either permanent residency or dual citizenship in Uganda since all they need is proof that we're married and then apparently I'm approved within weeks! I was going to do it at some point anyway and this way I won't have to worry about visa fees ever again.

My question is whether this will have any negative effects on our pending I-130 petition and later my husband's visa application? Does anyone have any experience with doing this at the same time? Will the US even know about it? Will it make it seem like we aren't actually planning to live in the US? Also, would there be a difference between dual citizenship vs. permanent residency if USCIS even cares to know about it?

I'm going to the Ugandan immigration office in Kampala next week after I arrive to see what the requirements are, but my biggest worry is how it will affect the I-130, if at all. We are definitely planning on living in the US but with the horrible wait times that USCIS is reporting, it seems like I'll be planning a few more visits before this is all over. I wish the US made this as easy as Uganda does!

Any insight would be appreciated!

-Kristina

Oops.. I posted this twice. Please reply to the other thread while I figure out how to delete this one!

Dec 5, 2012: Married in Gulu, Uganda
May 1, 2013: Mailed I-130 package
May 3, 2013: NOA1 priority date (Overland Park, KS)
Dec 4, 2013: File Transferred to NSC

Feb 9, 2014: NOA2

Feb 24, 2014: NVC Received

Mar 31, 2014: Case number assigned & AOS Bill paid

Apr 4, 2014: IV Bill received

Apr 12, 2014: IV Bill Paid

May 30, 2014: Sent both IV and AOS packages

Jun 6, 2014: IV/AOS received at NVC

Jul 17, 2014: AOS Check list received

Jul 18, 2014: Check list response mailed

Sept 16, 2014: Case Complete!!!

Oct 8, 2014: Received Interview Date

Nov 13-14, 2014: Medical Review - Approved!

Nov 19, 2014: Interview in Nairobi - APPROVED!!!!

Dec 18, 2014: POE - Atlanta, GA

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Pitaya   2,577

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oklai125   4

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Thanks A& B for deleting the other post, but now this one says to use the other nonexistant post. One day I'll get the hang of this. I guess this is the correct post to reply to now!

Dec 5, 2012: Married in Gulu, Uganda
May 1, 2013: Mailed I-130 package
May 3, 2013: NOA1 priority date (Overland Park, KS)
Dec 4, 2013: File Transferred to NSC

Feb 9, 2014: NOA2

Feb 24, 2014: NVC Received

Mar 31, 2014: Case number assigned & AOS Bill paid

Apr 4, 2014: IV Bill received

Apr 12, 2014: IV Bill Paid

May 30, 2014: Sent both IV and AOS packages

Jun 6, 2014: IV/AOS received at NVC

Jul 17, 2014: AOS Check list received

Jul 18, 2014: Check list response mailed

Sept 16, 2014: Case Complete!!!

Oct 8, 2014: Received Interview Date

Nov 13-14, 2014: Medical Review - Approved!

Nov 19, 2014: Interview in Nairobi - APPROVED!!!!

Dec 18, 2014: POE - Atlanta, GA

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christeen   966

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It should not have any impact on your husbands petition. I did not process ate the same time, but I have Italy citizenship as well... USA only cares that you enter the USA with your American passport, they really do not care where else you, he USC holds citizenship. It will not even be addressed. Your relationship and bonifieds with your spouse will be what matters.

10/14/2000 - Met Aboard a Cruise ship

06/14/2003 - Married Savona Italy

I-130

03/21/2009 - I-130 Mailed to Chicago lockbox

11-30-09: GOT GREEN CARD in mail!!!!!!

Citizenship Process;

1/11/2013: Mailed N400 to Dallas Texas

3/11/2013: interview.. Approved

4/4/2013. : Oath! Now a U.S. citizen!

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Hi everyone,

I am a US citizen and I filed an I-130 for my Ugandan husband on May 1. I'm leaving next week to visit him (woohoo!) and during the visit I'm thinking about getting either permanent residency or dual citizenship in Uganda since all they need is proof that we're married and then apparently I'm approved within weeks! I was going to do it at some point anyway and this way I won't have to worry about visa fees ever again.

My question is whether this will have any negative effects on our pending I-130 petition and later my husband's visa application? Does anyone have any experience with doing this at the same time? Will the US even know about it? Will it make it seem like we aren't actually planning to live in the US? Also, would there be a difference between dual citizenship vs. permanent residency if USCIS even cares to know about it?

I'm going to the Ugandan immigration office in Kampala next week after I arrive to see what the requirements are, but my biggest worry is how it will affect the I-130, if at all. We are definitely planning on living in the US but with the horrible wait times that USCIS is reporting, it seems like I'll be planning a few more visits before this is all over. I wish the US made this as easy as Uganda does!

Any insight would be appreciated!

-Kristina

Oops.. I posted this twice. Please reply to the other thread while I figure out how to delete this one!

It will not affect your I-130. Technically you could lose your US citizenship by willingly taking citizenship in another country but that is seldom a cause pursued by the Dept of State.

I have acquired foreign citizenship through marriage for several years now and it was never an issue during my spouse's immigration process.

Good luck!

check out this link: http://travel.state.gov/law/citizenship/citizenship_778.html

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christeen Experienced

christeen   966

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You have to renounce your US citizenship... They will not take it...

10/14/2000 - Met Aboard a Cruise ship

06/14/2003 - Married Savona Italy

I-130

03/21/2009 - I-130 Mailed to Chicago lockbox

11-30-09: GOT GREEN CARD in mail!!!!!!

Citizenship Process;

1/11/2013: Mailed N400 to Dallas Texas

3/11/2013: interview.. Approved

4/4/2013. : Oath! Now a U.S. citizen!

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oklai125   4

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Ok thanks everyone. Glad to hear that it won't have any bearing on our I-130 either. According to the page that Gegel sent I'd have to have the specific intention to renounce US citizenship, otherwise I'd be a dual citizen. The US won't just take away my citizenship.

Now I'm just unsure if I should go the permanent resident route or citizenship!

Dec 5, 2012: Married in Gulu, Uganda
May 1, 2013: Mailed I-130 package
May 3, 2013: NOA1 priority date (Overland Park, KS)
Dec 4, 2013: File Transferred to NSC

Feb 9, 2014: NOA2

Feb 24, 2014: NVC Received

Mar 31, 2014: Case number assigned & AOS Bill paid

Apr 4, 2014: IV Bill received

Apr 12, 2014: IV Bill Paid

May 30, 2014: Sent both IV and AOS packages

Jun 6, 2014: IV/AOS received at NVC

Jul 17, 2014: AOS Check list received

Jul 18, 2014: Check list response mailed

Sept 16, 2014: Case Complete!!!

Oct 8, 2014: Received Interview Date

Nov 13-14, 2014: Medical Review - Approved!

Nov 19, 2014: Interview in Nairobi - APPROVED!!!!

Dec 18, 2014: POE - Atlanta, GA

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NigeriaorBust   4,087

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The only real draw back of it can be the hands off attitude of the US embassy if you end up in a bad place there. They will NOT help you in case of war or being in prison in a country that you are a citizen of. ( Not that you intend on being in a war or in jail )

This will not be over quickly. You will not enjoy this.

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*** Thread moved from CR-1 Process forum to the Case Progress subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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