Dual citizenship between USA and Australia
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Hi syedaus,
The easiest way I think of an answer to your question is to call the 'Australian Embassy' in Washington D.C. directly. Contact details are given below.
Australian Embassy address in USA: 1601 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington DC 20036 - Telephone: (202) 797 3000 - Fax: (202) 797 3168
URL: http://www.austemb.org/
Hope this helps.
The easiest way I think of an answer to your question is to call the 'Australian Embassy' in Washington D.C. directly. Contact details are given below.
Australian Embassy address in USA: 1601 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington DC 20036 - Telephone: (202) 797 3000 - Fax: (202) 797 3168
URL: http://www.austemb.org/
Hope this helps.
Can I become a citizen of another country without losing my Australian citizenship?
Yes, provided the other citizenship is acquired after 4 April 2002.
Prior to 4 April 2002, Section 17 of the Australian Citizenship Act 1948 provided that adult Australians who did "any act or thing- the sole or dominant purpose of which, and the effect of which, is to acquire the nationality or citizenship of a foreign country shall upon acquisition cease to be an Australian citizen".
Any children under 18 also lost their citizenship, unless their other parent was an Australian citizen.
Section 17 did not apply to those who acquired another citizenship automatically or simply obtained a passport of a country of which they were already a citizen.
See: Form 1114i Australian citizens who acquired another citizenship prior to 4 April 2002 (26KB PDF file)
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/australians-os/dual-citz.htm
Yes, provided the other citizenship is acquired after 4 April 2002.
Prior to 4 April 2002, Section 17 of the Australian Citizenship Act 1948 provided that adult Australians who did "any act or thing- the sole or dominant purpose of which, and the effect of which, is to acquire the nationality or citizenship of a foreign country shall upon acquisition cease to be an Australian citizen".
Any children under 18 also lost their citizenship, unless their other parent was an Australian citizen.
Section 17 did not apply to those who acquired another citizenship automatically or simply obtained a passport of a country of which they were already a citizen.
See: Form 1114i Australian citizens who acquired another citizenship prior to 4 April 2002 (26KB PDF file)
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/australians-os/dual-citz.htm
G'day mate
Yes, you can apply for US citizenship without loosing Australian Citizenship. I renewed my Australian Passport 3 years back. I was asked to include a photo copy of my green card. They were checking to see if I had taken up US citizenship before the legislation allowing dual citizenship was passed. I too am planning to become an American this year!
When do you plan to send in your application?
Yes, you can apply for US citizenship without loosing Australian Citizenship. I renewed my Australian Passport 3 years back. I was asked to include a photo copy of my green card. They were checking to see if I had taken up US citizenship before the legislation allowing dual citizenship was passed. I too am planning to become an American this year!
When do you plan to send in your application?