Does anyone NOT want to be a USC?

[Kathryn41 3,205]

My decision to pursue citizenship has more to do with the convenience it offers us as a dual-nation household. I will definitely be retaining my Canadian citizenship and in spite of the US oath, will consider it my first citizenship. I want the option to be able to live where we choose without having to worry about all of this immigration hogwash all over again. As well, I do believe that democracy is not a spectator sport and would like to have a say in the government of where I am living, so when I am allowed to vote, I will definitely use that right. I also don't like the double standard of benefits and financial implications between being an LPR and a citizen - especially as it comes to things like inheritances from other countries. So, for a purely pragmatic approach I will be applying for citizenship.

[Krikit 1,164]

3. Citizens Can Bring More Relatives From Abroad, More Quickly

Citizens can petition for a wider variety of family members to come to the US as permanent residents. They also have much shorter waiting times for green cards, and no limits.

I ain't bringing anyone, ever.

5. Citizens Can Retire Abroad With Full Social Security Benefits

Citizens who retire abroad get all their Social Security benefits. Green card holders only get half of the benefits they earned.

oh cool. I'm definitely going for it now.

One of the items under this benefit is the survivor's pension. If Charles were to pass away and you decided to move back to Brazil, you would no longer be entitled to receive his pension.

[Dan J 277]

I would love for my wife to get US citizenship so we can travel or live abroad without any difficulties. However, as it is now, she would have to give up Indonesian Citizenship to do it. Maybe that will change. At least a couple of countries have recently changed thier laws to allow for dual citizenship.

[nane1104 146]

I would love for my wife to get US citizenship so we can travel or live abroad without any difficulties. However, as it is now, she would have to give up Indonesian Citizenship to do it. Maybe that will change. At least a couple of countries have recently changed thier laws to allow for dual citizenship.

Yeah, if Germany was one of them, I would apply for US Citizenship for sure and keep the german citizenship as well. Right now, you have to proof special ties to Germany (almost impossible to achieve) in order to have both.

[Ban Hammer 13,340]

3. Citizens Can Bring More Relatives From Abroad, More Quickly

Citizens can petition for a wider variety of family members to come to the US as permanent residents. They also have much shorter waiting times for green cards, and no limits.

I ain't bringing anyone, ever.

5. Citizens Can Retire Abroad With Full Social Security Benefits

Citizens who retire abroad get all their Social Security benefits. Green card holders only get half of the benefits they earned.

oh cool. I'm definitely going for it now.

One of the items under this benefit is the survivor's pension. If Charles were to pass away and you decided to move back to Brazil, you would no longer be entitled to receive his pension.

what pension are we talking about?

[Krikit 1,164]

i got your #10.

in many states to get a cch you have to be a usc.

What's a cch?

3. Citizens Can Bring More Relatives From Abroad, More Quickly

Citizens can petition for a wider variety of family members to come to the US as permanent residents. They also have much shorter waiting times for green cards, and no limits.

I ain't bringing anyone, ever.

5. Citizens Can Retire Abroad With Full Social Security Benefits

Citizens who retire abroad get all their Social Security benefits. Green card holders only get half of the benefits they earned.

oh cool. I'm definitely going for it now.

One of the items under this benefit is the survivor's pension. If Charles were to pass away and you decided to move back to Brazil, you would no longer be entitled to receive his pension.

what pension are we talking about?

old age security.... sorry.... not sure what they call it here

[Ban Hammer 13,340]

i got your #10.

in many states to get a cch you have to be a usc.

What's a cch?

3. Citizens Can Bring More Relatives From Abroad, More Quickly

Citizens can petition for a wider variety of family members to come to the US as permanent residents. They also have much shorter waiting times for green cards, and no limits.

I ain't bringing anyone, ever.

5. Citizens Can Retire Abroad With Full Social Security Benefits

Citizens who retire abroad get all their Social Security benefits. Green card holders only get half of the benefits they earned.

oh cool. I'm definitely going for it now.

One of the items under this benefit is the survivor's pension. If Charles were to pass away and you decided to move back to Brazil, you would no longer be entitled to receive his pension.

what pension are we talking about?

old age security.... sorry.... not sure what they call it here

cch = conceal carry handgun

and she'll get my military retirement, already signed up for that. no restrictions on living location.

[Krikit 1,164]

and she'll get my military retirement, already signed up for that. no restrictions on living location.

Sorry. Don't know how things work here. Doesn't a portion of your income go into social security?

[Ban Hammer 13,340]

and she'll get my military retirement, already signed up for that. no restrictions on living location.

Sorry. Don't know how things work here. Doesn't a portion of your income go into social security?

correct, which she'd also get to draw as a pr or usc when she retires.

[no name 1]

#10 - Never dealing with USCIS again.

[GabiandVi 34]

My aunt came to the US from British Columbia (now Belize) as a high school student and stayed on to go to nursing school. She lived for at least 40 years as an LPR married to my uncle, but after their children grew up she wanted to go back to work. She never wanted to give up her loyalty to the Queen (imagine that), but she found that it was just very costly to work as an LPR, so she got her citizenship.

My husband will not give up citizenship to his country, but we definitely want for him to get US citizenship. If he wants to visit Canada, he has to get a visa and his chances are not great. Every time he flies, he has to pass through France, sometimes with a 23 hour layover. If he wants to leave the airport he has to get a visa. It will just be so much easier when he has citizenship and can benefit from the VWP. Also, I hope to go abroad again some day, and we don't want to have to hassle with how he keeps his residency if we live abroad for several years, etc. It's just easier.

[GabiandVi 34]

My aunt came to the US from British Columbia (now Belize) as a high school student and stayed on to go to nursing school. She lived for at least 40 years as an LPR married to my uncle, but after their children grew up she wanted to go back to work. She never wanted to give up her loyalty to the Queen (imagine that), but she found that it was just very costly to work as an LPR, so she got her citizenship.

My husband will not give up citizenship to his country, but we definitely want for him to get US citizenship. If he wants to visit Canada, he has to get a visa and his chances are not great. Every time he flies, he has to pass through France, sometimes with a 23 hour layover. If he wants to leave the airport he has to get a visa. It will just be so much easier when he has citizenship and can benefit from the VWP. Also, I hope to go abroad again some day, and we don't want to have to hassle with how he keeps his residency if we live abroad for several years, etc. It's just easier.

By the same token, I want citizenship to his country. That way I don't have to apply for a visa every time I want to visit, and travel around West AFrica will be easier as well being part of the ECOWAS. My husband said it would be a snap to get me citizenship, but he hasn't even gotten our daughter citizenship yet.

#10 - Never dealing with USCIS again.

Reason enough!!!

[melusine 5]

but also be careful !! an american citizen even if he live in germany for example will also have to pay taxes in US !

I am considering becoming citizen but just because i can also keep my french and canadian citizenship aswell.

[Cassie 8]

My decision to pursue citizenship has more to do with the convenience it offers us as a dual-nation household. I will definitely be retaining my Canadian citizenship and in spite of the US oath, will consider it my first citizenship. I want the option to be able to live where we choose without having to worry about all of this immigration hogwash all over again. As well, I do believe that democracy is not a spectator sport and would like to have a say in the government of where I am living, so when I am allowed to vote, I will definitely use that right. I also don't like the double standard of benefits and financial implications between being an LPR and a citizen - especially as it comes to things like inheritances from other countries. So, for a purely pragmatic approach I will be applying for citizenship.

ditto!

[Alex+R 0]

Rey will become a USC so we never have to go through this shite again! We'd like to live in some other countries without worrying about immigration.