After I become a US citizen what happens to my other citizenship?

[jjbandero 39]

Please expand, if you care.

US citizens are taxed on worldwide income, irrespective of where in the world they live. If a US citizen moves to a country with lower income taxes, they would still have to file a US return and pay taxes on the income they earn from foreign country X, assuming that there is a tax treaty in place with foreign country X, the US citizen may claim a foreign tax credit from the taxes they've paid in country X, but the US citizen would still have to pay the difference between the foreign tax and US tax. So the lower taxes in the foreign country X is not really an advantage.

[RobbyUSA 26]

What about Romania?

My wife works in France but is a Romanian Citizen and owns an apartment in her name in Romania.

I don't think China accepts dual.

Does China admit dual nationality?

Answer: China does not recognize dual nationality. The Article 3 of China Nationality Law holds that the country will not admit the dual nationality of a Chinese citizen. Moreover, the Article 9 of China Nationality Law declares that as soon as a Chinese takes a foreign citizenship, he will automatically lose his Chinese citizenship.

[bsd058 296]

The US government used to NOT recognize dual citizenship. My step-grandfather got into trouble when we brought him with us to the US with my father and wife and I. My dad was dropping my wife and I off in Detroit in order to fly down to Florida and my step-grandpa only had his British passport. He kept declaring dual citizenship (British and Canadian) and the guard kept saying that the US government didn't recognize dual citizenship. That he had to pick one or the other (Canadian or British). He was let go because he eventually gave in and said British because that was the only passport he had at the time (needless to say, we aren't bringing him again because he could have had us turned around because he was poorly prepared).

All of that being said, see this.

A key passage in this website is that the US government recognizes that dual nationalities exist, but it does not encourage it as a matter of policy.

Edited July 3, 2012 by bsd058

[Peter_Pan 661]

What about Romania?

My wife works in France but is a Romanian Citizen and owns an apartment in her name in Romania.

Romania accepts dual citizenship.

[mounir412 101]

you will have a double nationalities

Morocco accepts dual citizenship a well

[Gosia & Tito 199]

The US government used to NOT recognize dual citizenship. My step-grandfather got into trouble when we brought him with us to the US with my father and wife and I. My dad was dropping my wife and I off in Detroit in order to fly down to Florida and my step-grandpa only had his British passport. He kept declaring dual citizenship (British and Canadian) and the guard kept saying that the US government didn't recognize dual citizenship. That he had to pick one or the other (Canadian or British). He was let go because he eventually gave in and said British because that was the only passport he had at the time (needless to say, we aren't bringing him again because he could have had us turned around because he was poorly prepared).

All of that being said, see this.

A key passage in this website is that the US government recognizes that dual nationalities exist, but it does not encourage it as a matter of policy.

For what is worth I know someone with 3: Swiss, Swedish and US; the US was acquired last; never had a problem

[bigdog 376]

Lots of US in China, it is don't ask don't tell. I have a ret. navy seal bud who's wife has both. no issues.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Lots of US in China, it is don't ask don't tell. I have a ret. navy seal bud who's wife has both. no issues.

It's ILLEGAL to have dual citizenship in China. I recall a story where someone at the border in China (pretty sure China) was noticed that they didn't have a US visa, and that they didn't have any US stamps in their passport but had just come from there after being out of the country for a long time. It was realised that this person had acquired USC (I believe their bags were searched and the passport located) and was jailed and charged with using a false document (Chinese passport) because it was invalid once they acquired USC.

It is important to anyone reading that it is ILLEGAL to have dual nationality in China. Advising anyone to break the law is against the TOS. I am personally shocked that you are risking your wife freedom (I don't care that other people have done it successfully, it's still a risk). She should remain a US LPR for life as that is the law in her country, or she should realise that by becoming a USC she is no longer a chinese citizen and that on visits to china she needs to use her US passport. She also needs to return her Chinese passport to the Chinese consulate. Reading links online failure to do so in a timely manner can make getting a visa to china harder.

I'm attempting to locate the new story I'm referring to above but not having any luck (it's been a few years).

[bigdog 376]

I am not advocating anything just sating what was heard. My wife and I have had numerous discussions over this and you know, I am at the point I don't care any more. She is getting advise from her Chinese Amigos and I am glad to be off the hook. Thanks for your heartfelt answer. LOL

[bigdog 376]

It's ILLEGAL to have dual citizenship in China. I recall a story where someone at the border in China (pretty sure China) was noticed that they didn't have a US visa, and that they didn't have any US stamps in their passport but had just come from there after being out of the country for a long time. It was realised that this person had acquired USC (I believe their bags were searched and the passport located) and was jailed and charged with using a false document (Chinese passport) because it was invalid once they acquired USC.

It is important to anyone reading that it is ILLEGAL to have dual nationality in China. Advising anyone to break the law is against the TOS. I am personally shocked that you are risking your wife freedom (I don't care that other people have done it successfully, it's still a risk). She should remain a US LPR for life as that is the law in her country, or she should realise that by becoming a USC she is no longer a chinese citizen and that on visits to china she needs to use her US passport. She also needs to return her Chinese passport to the Chinese consulate. Reading links online failure to do so in a timely manner can make getting a visa to china harder.

I'm attempting to locate the new story I'm referring to above but not having any luck (it's been a few years).

Thanks, for your patience just had long conversation with mutual friend from Taiwan who has Chinese wife, you are more than correct, I guess the cut off is pension in China and property vs USA length of stays. It is an individual situation and for some USC works other GC, you are lucky not to have to make a choice. It is my wifes issue not mine and staying clear of this for now, maybe China will change but don't think so. Thanks again. G