After Citizenship - Help

[vishaldamani]

In June 2007, we naturalized as US citizens. Me & my wife became citizens on the same day. For some personal reasons, we are thinking of moving to India for a few years. By moving to India within 3 months, do I jeopardize my US citizenship in any way? Are there any travel restrictions or out-of-US restrictions applicable for naturalized citizens?

Thanks.

[poisontee]

You have no restrictions!

congrats!

[knowledgeable]

ha!

seems like you had already planned to move to india the moment you got your citizenship.

in other words the only reason you applied for your united states citizenship was so that you can move to india and not worry about returning to this country when you feel like

well, that says it all

[rchaware]

anything wrong?

Is there anything wrong or illegal in it? US constitution advocates freedom, freedom of choice. As long as you stand a good citizen it doesn't matter where you physically stay. This is just my personal expression.

[knowledgeable]

nothing wrong "legally"

Of course, there's nothing wrong legally or otherwise. Lot of people from all over the world do it.

They wait for their U.S. Citizenship, get it and the next moment they pack up and leave for their country of origin.


I'm just wondering what about all that oath of allegiance and loyalty to the country for obtaining the citizenship.


There may surely be ethical issues here, definitely not legal ones, at least not yet.

Unless the Congress decided sometime in future to change the laws requiring a minimum stay after the naturalization just like they do after the GC.


Best wishes to you and your family.


Take it easy.

[rchaware]

Global citizens

Isn't it all moving towards a global citizenship?

[knowledgeable]

Would love that!

I'd love that. Regretfully, political nations do not like this at all.

In fact during the speech given by the USCIS supervisor during our naturalization oath ceremony, she clearly mentioned thrice that United States does not acknowledge dual citizenships/nationalities.

If your country of origin accepts it, U.S. does not care or mind, but here in the U.S. you need to have your U.S. naturalization certificate and U.S. passport.

Even though India boasts of Overseas Citizenship, it's not what it means.

You do not hold an Indian passport that you can use to travel to those countries where Indian citizens do not require a visa. You're focrces to use your U.S. passport only.

Indian OCI is more like their PIO card, but with lifetime expiry.

Over and above this, if you check the U.S. state trave web site:

http://www.travel.state.gov/trip-can.../cis_1753.html

"However, dual nationals owe allegiance to both the United States and the foreign country. They are required to obey the laws of both countries. Either country has the right to enforce its laws, particularly if the person later travels there.Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.Most countries permit a person to renounce or otherwise lose citizenship. "

Also, check out: http://www.travel.state.gov/lawhttps...nship_778.html

[knowledgeable]

CAUTION - Check U.S. Information on Dual Nationality

Source: http://www.travel.state.gov/trip-can.../cis_1753.html

"Intent can be shown by the person's statements or conduct.The U.S. Government recognizes that dual nationality exists but does not encourage it as a matter of policy because of the problems it may cause. Claims of other countries on dual national U.S. citizens may conflict with U.S. law, and dual nationality may limit U.S. Government efforts to assist citizens abroad. The country where a dual national is located generally has a stronger claim to that person's allegiance."