Canadian moved to US, Dual Citizenship, Wills and Social Security question

[Janey13 0]

Hello, I am new to this site so forgive me if I've posted this in the wrong place.  I was looking to see if I could search for something on this topic and would appreciate any help in telling me how to do so.

 

I'm a Canadian citizen, moved here 6 years ago and am married to a US citizen. 

 

I have a few questions as I've come across some information which may or may not be true so I heard this site is awesome for getting straight answers.

 

1. Can we as Canadian's have dual citizenship with the US?  I have my green card /permanent residency so what would be the next step?

 

2. Switzerland and the US have some sort of agreement whereby they decrease your social security if they feel you're making more than the average American with your combined social securities.  Does Canada have this or would you get the full amount you're eligible for having worked in Canada.  I worked in Canada for over 30 years and am working in the US now but will have approximately 11 years when I retire here so most of my social security would be from Canada.

 

3. If you become an American citizen will you still get your social security $$ from Canada when you're eligible?  I had called CPP and they said yes.

 

4. I also just heard that even with a solid legal will, if you are NOT a US citizen the US government will take some (not sure how much) of your assets when you die.  Apparently you don't fall under the same laws if you are not an American citizen.  This in itself is a good enough reason to become a US citizen.  We work so hard for so many years, I want ALL of it to go to my beneficiaries.

 

I really appreciate help with these questions and any other guidance you wish to give.  Thank you all!

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, Janey13 said:

1. Can we as Canadian's have dual citizenship with the US?  I have my green card /permanent residency so what would be the next step?

File N-400 when eligible. https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/dual-citizenship-allowed-naturalizing-us-citizens.html

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U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one nationality or another.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/Advice-about-Possible-Loss-of-US-Nationality-Dual-Nationality/Dual-Nationality.html

Edited June 22, 2019 by HRQX

[Undecided 78]

Re your point 4 - I’ve never heard or come across this. I’m wondering if it’s perhaps specific to your state? I’d  be interested if you have any other information or a source where you read this.

 

edit: looks like there is $11.2 million exemption. Sadly or fortunately that’s not going to apply to me.

Edited June 22, 2019 by Undecided

[Ontarkie 14,227]

1. Yes we can have dual citizenship. 

2. I'm not sure how that works. 

3. Yes if you paid in to it you can still get it. 

 

Similar to your #4 Arkansas has some weird thing that a Non USC dies the USC spouse's family has more rights to the estate than the NON USC spouse. One of the main reasons I got my US citizenship. Money can make ppl do crazy things. 

Edited June 23, 2019 by Ontarkie

[Janey13 0]

Hello All, thank you all so much!  And hello Ontarkie, although I know it might be different in each state, but what would be the advantages and also disadvantages of having dual?  I have seen some information online that states you could be subject to more taxes if you're both.  I would imagine I should contact an immigration lawyer but I have found people on this site are able to answer these types of questions.  I would appreciate any input, advice and information you have about becoming a US citizen while keeping your Canadian citizenship.