US Citizenship

[Team J and B 2]

I am of the impression that I don't need to take on another citizenship. That by getting the Green Card, I would be content. Short of having the right to vote, I don't need to become American, do I?

When our kids are born, they can become American like their father and hold American passports, but as their mommy, I don't need to become American, right? And I would like to not change my name as well. Do these two pose any problems? Assuming we'll be spending the rest of our working lives in the USA, that is.

Just curious.

Mods, feel free to move or merge this poll if it's been done before. I did a search and did not hit what I was looking for.

Thank you.

J of Team J and B

[Ta Ta 1]

I came to the US in 1978 from Germany and was not concerned with becoming a citizen. However I thought about what if something unforseen ever

happens and I get in a situation that just may get me deported ? What ifs but no concrete reason. Of course I am a law abiding citizen.

Who knows in this world what will happen next.

It is also important to me to have the right to vote so finally 5 years ago I became a citizen. I just felt 'safer' that way. But I always

'felt' like an American living here.

I was married for 25 years and have 3 kids. This is my home, so why not become a citizen. I am happy I did !

[Nikita2Charles 32]

Another aspect of getting the citizenship

Don't have to worry about staying outside of the country for 6months with worry that you'll be considered abandoning your residency.

I had an offer to work on a project in Singapore, since my wife is still in the process of removing of condition, she can't follow me there, hopefully once she gets us citizenship we can settle anywhere in the world we would like to. Even working for awhile in India is also an option, that way she can come back at anytime without worrying about the immigration process.

[Mags 112]

Double thread. This is the other one. If you wish to take part, please follow the link.

Thanks!