Clarification of dual citizenship

[keysjangle 145]

Once I get to the states via CR-1 and have my green card in hand, do ROC, naturalize... will I be carrying two passports?

It's my understanding that yes, I'll be a DC of Canada and the U.S., but what I've read is like: To get into Canada I use my American passport, and to get back to the U.S. I use my American one? It makes sense, but I'd just like to confirm/deny that.

Thanks

[Flames9_RN 358]

You do NOT have to have two passports. You MAY have two passports. When you go back to canada, you can use or CDN oR USA passport! BUT when you come back to the USA--you have to use the USA passport!

You are still a Canadian Citizen--your just NOT a Canadian Resident (until you decide to move back to Canada later down the road)

Quite simply--Canada sees you as a Canadian citizen and a USA citizen.......... BUT good old USA sees you ONLY as a USA citizen

Some do not bother renewing their Cdn passport because of the extra expense. I still have mine and will continue to do so.

As well--when you do naturalize to become a USA citizen, you get a certificate--this Certificate DOES NOT act as a passport and CAN NOT use it to gain entry into the USA.

To loose your CDN Citizenship--one actually has t file paperwork with ther govt of canada and it costs $$$--so even though when you naturalize and in the oath you say you denounce other citizenships, it truly doesn't mean anything! Best of luck

[keysjangle 145]

You do NOT have to have two passports. You MAY have two passports. When you go back to canada, you can use or CDN oR USA passport! BUT when you come back to the USA--you have to use the USA passport!

You are still a Canadian Citizen--your just NOT a Canadian Resident (until you decide to move back to Canada later down the road)

Quite simply--Canada sees you as a Canadian citizen and a USA citizen.......... BUT good old USA sees you ONLY as a USA citizen

Some do not bother renewing their Cdn passport because of the extra expense. I still have mine and will continue to do so.

As well--when you do naturalize to become a USA citizen, you get a certificate--this Certificate DOES NOT act as a passport and CAN NOT use it to gain entry into the USA.

To loose your CDN Citizenship--one actually has t file paperwork with ther govt of canada and it costs $$$--so even though when you naturalize and in the oath you say you denounce other citizenships, it truly doesn't mean anything! Best of luck

Perfect, thank you!

I think no matter what I would keep renewing my Canadian passport. Never know what could happen in the future... also, you know, sentiment

[Jason_Do 7]

Canada and USA are ally, so why bother using 2 passports? You can use US passport to go to ALLIED countries in europe without visa up to 3 months...

[Flames9_RN 358]

Perfect, thank you!

I think no matter what I would keep renewing my Canadian passport. Never know what could happen in the future... also, you know, sentiment

They have made it easier to renew ur passport from abroad--that is if you dont let it expire!! Some countries its probably better to use ur cdn passport for entry--ie if u wanna goto cuba,lol

[Inky 1,110]

Canada and USA are ally, so why bother using 2 passports? You can use US passport to go to ALLIED countries in europe without visa up to 3 months...

Americans need visas for some certain countrys while Canadians do not. Among other things such as Canadians are treated better in parts of Europe than Americans are. Iv seen this with my own eyes as I traveled there.

[keysjangle 145]

Thanks for the insight guys. I'm definitely planning on keeping some of Canadian heritage alive

Can I apply for a U.S. passport once I have my green card, or do I wait for naturalization? Because my spouse is in the U.S. Military there's no amount of days I need to stay in the U.S. to qualify (from what I read off gov't websites - I forget which at the moment) so I would like the ability to travel asap once I'm there (grandparents getting old, and an aunt was recently diagnosed with cancer and lupus )

[Marilyn. 340]

you can't get a US passport until you become a US citizen

you should be able to travel before that though using your Canadian passport and/or your green card..

[Flames9_RN 358]

Thanks for the insight guys. I'm definitely planning on keeping some of Canadian heritage alive

Can I apply for a U.S. passport once I have my green card, or do I wait for naturalization? Because my spouse is in the U.S. Military there's no amount of days I need to stay in the U.S. to qualify (from what I read off gov't websites - I forget which at the moment) so I would like the ability to travel asap once I'm there (grandparents getting old, and an aunt was recently diagnosed with cancer and lupus )

have to be a USA citizen to get a USA passport. Yiou can travel on ur greencard---and if ur Military spouse gets posted abroad its counts as if ur in the USA. Not exactly how that works--but it has happened to many

[keysjangle 145]

Yeah I just checked the naturalization guide, and normally I would need: 3 years of continuous residence with no trips outside the U.S. for longer than 6 months/physical presence 18 mos, plus the other standard requirements. Unless he was being deployed abroad for 1+ years, and I was able to join him.. then things would change. He'll likely be going to Japan in the next few years, but I have no clue if I'd be able to tag along.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Yeah I just checked the naturalization guide, and normally I would need: 3 years of continuous residence with no trips outside the U.S. for longer than 6 months/physical presence 18 mos, plus the other standard requirements. Unless he was being deployed abroad for 1+ years, and I was able to join him.. then things would change. He'll likely be going to Japan in the next few years, but I have no clue if I'd be able to tag along.

you should be able to if he is posted there

[Inky 1,110]

If he is posted for 2 years to Japan he will get orders for the family to move with him for the 2 years.

US base in a different country = US soil. But you have to live ON the base.