Good article on dual citizenship with some countries:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121347820242475251.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121347820242475251.html
Benefits of some dual citizens
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Thanks for the link. I've always seen great benefit on having dual citizenship. The only people I tend to see complaining are single citizenship U.S. citizens that are probably envious 
I wish they could see beyond and realize that dual citizenship doesn't only benefit the individual, but also the nation as it eases communication and trade with other nations by facilitating the move of people and labor across the world.
I wish they could see beyond and realize that dual citizenship doesn't only benefit the individual, but also the nation as it eases communication and trade with other nations by facilitating the move of people and labor across the world.wantmygcnow
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Thanks for the link. I've always seen great benefit on having dual citizenship. The only people I tend to see complaining are single citizenship U.S. citizens that are probably envious
I dont agree with Dual Citizenships. How can you pledge allegiance to two different countries? Lets say your country goes to war against U.S...which country would you support since you are a citizen of both?
I think U.S Law should change to have only one citizenship...its logical to me.
Though my parents had a nasty divorce, I love them equally and I equally loyal to them. It's the same for my loyalty and love for the US and Bangladesh.
TheRealCanadian
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Does that mean you were lying when you renounced all allegiance to foreign powers?
wantmygcnow, I know it is easy to mix citizenship with allegiance or loyalty, but they are separate, as pointed out by some posts. I gather you must come from a country that doesn't allow dual citizenship or that you just don't care to keep, please allow the rest of us to keep maintaining dual citizenship.
Jackolantern
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Simple. Whichever one you choose, or whichever one forces you to fight for them.
I support the US and have my allegiance here. It's not my fault the canadian government still says I'm their citizen and won't revoke my citizenship because I got another nations citizenship instead...
I think it is OK if the other country shares the values of the United States (say Canada or UK). But if the country is say Iran or China then I think there is will be questions regarding your sincerity. China does not permit dual citizenship so this is an academic issue.
Triple Citizen
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Totally agree with you. Out of my three citizenships, I promised to bear arms for the US only.
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/Citizenship_2004.pdf
Table 8 of Section VI shows some advantages and disadvantages of dual citezenship
Table 8 of Section VI shows some advantages and disadvantages of dual citezenship
"Traditions and culture of the nation – dual nationality may bring unwanted changes to practices and beliefs held by the original citizens of the country"
Isn't diversity and individuality supposed to be a good thing rather expecting every immigrant to assimilate as part of the collective core?
No. I lost my Bangladeshi citizenship when I was naturalized. But, upon application, you can have it reinstated without having to take an oath as Bangladesh allows dual citizenship.
I would love to have dual citizenship, but my birth country India's constitution does not allow dual citizenship. The closest they get is the 'Overseas Citizenship of India' (OCI) that allows lifetime visa privileges to India. Hopefully, they will amend the constitution and permit dual citizenship soon.
Then again, I don't see the U.S. going to war with Canada any time soon, all South Park references aside.
Triple Citizen
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Oil, lumbar, salmon, etc. Plenty of reasons
That I can't disagree with!
TheRealist
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That's not at all the point. The note talks of "unwanted changes to practices and beliefs held by the original citizens". Meaning, minority migrants forcing their customs onto original inhabitants. This can happen when vote-hungry politicians assist by shedding their morals and values real fast.
Case in point: Not too long ago, the city of Minneapolis, MN, USA considered prohibiting passengers from carrying liquor bottles inside their suitcases while riding in cabs driven by Muslims. How does that sound? Isn't it amazing that cabbies can demand this and much more amazing that politicians actually considered implementing it? Public sentiment stopped this from happening.
Dual citizenship, while good from an individual perspective (ease of travel, owning peoperty etc.) is a bad idea from a nation's perspective. Loyalties are not well-defined and it can be a security nightmare.
It can work just well in times of peace, prosperity and laughter. But when the going gets tough, all bets are off. You can never tell which of a person's multiple "allegiences" will dominate the individual's psyche.
The table in your link is good. The negatives easiliy outweigh the pluses.
ps- Congratulations on receiving your IL!
I guess an easy rule of thumb for myself would be that:
Changes brought by immigrants that promote more freedoms are wanted
Changes brought by immigrants that restrict freedoms are unwanted
I prefer a world of educated people that live in freedom and with a high sense of personal responsibility. I don't like a world of intolerance in which people isolate themselves based on religion or any other tribal sentiment. I'd like to see people celebrate and embrace the freedoms of this country and to reflect on the baggage they bring from their old countries and to throw away whatever doesn't make sense anymore Anyway, despite what the table in the pdf says I still see more advantages on dual citizenship than cons. One could also make the argument that if the U.S. really made people give up their former citizenship this could lead to more unhappy citizens that could actually strengthen their loyalty to their former country instead of diminishing it. There is not a magic wand or a magic solution for loyalty or allegiance, and I think the U.S. does better in allowing or tolerating dual citizenship than in trying to forbid it. I think forbidding it would backfire. As I said earlier, dual citizenship, the same way as people speaking more than one language, and being able to communicate effectively with other cultures is wealth to the U.S. and we should be happy for it.
Changes brought by immigrants that promote more freedoms are wanted
Changes brought by immigrants that restrict freedoms are unwanted
I prefer a world of educated people that live in freedom and with a high sense of personal responsibility. I don't like a world of intolerance in which people isolate themselves based on religion or any other tribal sentiment. I'd like to see people celebrate and embrace the freedoms of this country and to reflect on the baggage they bring from their old countries and to throw away whatever doesn't make sense anymore
Anyway, despite what the table in the pdf says I still see more advantages on dual citizenship than cons. One could also make the argument that if the U.S. really made people give up their former citizenship this could lead to more unhappy citizens that could actually strengthen their loyalty to their former country instead of diminishing it. There is not a magic wand or a magic solution for loyalty or allegiance, and I think the U.S. does better in allowing or tolerating dual citizenship than in trying to forbid it. I think forbidding it would backfire. As I said earlier, dual citizenship, the same way as people speaking more than one language, and being able to communicate effectively with other cultures is wealth to the U.S. and we should be happy for it.