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Dual Citizenship - US/SWE - What do I need to think about?

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TheNewGirl   0

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Hi Everyone,

I have applied for my AOS and am now only waiting for it to be approved (hopefully).

Now, I've started thinking about what will happen after I do get my Green Card.

How will it effect my Swedish citizenship?

Will I have to inform any Government in Sweden about my US Green Card?

Do I have to pay taxes in both countries?

Can I still take advantage of our free healthcare when I go back to Sweden to visit?

Anyone who how might be from Sweden and have gone through this themselves?

Any answers would help! Thanks :innocent:

04/13/2008 - Officially became a couple

11/26/2012 - Married

12/27/2012 - Sent in AOS Package

01/04/2013 - Received NOA

02/06/2013 - Biometrics appointment

02/19/2013 - Received interview date

03/02/2013 - Online notice of Approved EAD

03/08/2013 - Received EAD card in mail

03/26/2013 - INTERVIEW (rescheduled)

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Inky Grand Master

Inky   1,110

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A green card does not grant US citizenship. It is your legal document allowing you to live in the USA.

For citizenship of the USA you have to apply for it and take a test and oath ceremony. It does not come until much much later.

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

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Freyja Enthusiast

Freyja   1

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Sweden
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How will it effect my Swedish citizenship?

It won't. You will not be a US citizen, you'll be a permanent resident. If you (later on) decide to apply for US citizenship, you can keep your Swedish citizenship.

Will I have to inform any Government in Sweden about my US Green Card?

Yes, contact skatteverket. Use "anmälan flyttning till utlandet". If you have changed your last name after your marriage, you should report this name change as well (and apply for a new passport showing your new last name. Otherwise your green card and passport will have different surnames)

Do I have to pay taxes in both countries?

No.

Can I still take advantage of our free healthcare when I go back to Sweden to visit?

No.

Good luck with everything!

08/07/2008 Engaged

K-1 Timeline
01/20/2009 I-129F sent
06/05/2009 Visa received

07/21/2009 POE: Newark
08/08/2009 Wedding

AOS Timeline
09/09/2009 AOS/EAD/AP sent
10/02/2009 Case transferred to CSC
10/16/2009 AP approved
10/24/2009 Biometrics appointment, New Rochelle NY
10/26/2009 EAD approved
12/10/2009 AOS approved
12/21/2009 Green card received

Lifting Conditions
09/10/2011 I-751 sent
09/12/2011 NOA
10/03/2011 Biometrics appointment, Tucson AZ
01/30/2012 ROC approved
02/04/2012 10yr GC received

Naturalization

09/02/2014 N-400 sent to Lewisville, TX

10/03/2014 Biometrics appointment, Charlotte NC

12/08/2014 Interview letter received

01/12/2015 Interview

01/13/2015 Oath Ceremony


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Alaska2012 Proficient

Alaska2012   462

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Once you reported that you have move abroad you won't be able to use the free health care system.

You won't be an American citizen just yet, but when time comes it won't effect your swedish citizenship. If you keep skatteverket updated with your address in America you will still be able to vote etc.

You only pay tax in America when you live here.

Noa 1 August 15th 2011
Noa 2 March 2nd

NVC case numbers March 22nd
My sons AOS and IV bill paid March 23rd (status in progress)
My sons AOS and IV bill shows as paid March 26
My IV bill paid March 26
Both packages sent on March 26
My IV bill shows as paid on March 27th
CC on both cases March 30

Current record holder of fastest through the NVC :D

Medical exam in Stockholm April 13th
Interview on May 16th !!!
POE Anchorage July 12th!! 2012

July 2015 n-400 in the mail

September 2015, interview

October 23rd 2015, Oath ceremony!!!!!​​

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