Hi, I'm taking the Oath on August 6, 2009 and I'm thinking of having a dual citizenship. I'm joining the military once I'm an official U.S. Citizen (after the Oath). But my sister-in-law says I can't have a dual citizenship if I'm joining the military, I don't know why. I think it has something to do with security clearance or something. I've tried Googling but I get neutral results. Now, I want to know if anyone here's in the military and have a dual citizenship. Thanks!
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Dual Citizenship & Military Service
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Hi, I'm taking the Oath on August 6, 2009 and I'm thinking of having a dual citizenship. I'm joining the military once I'm an official U.S. Citizen (after the Oath). But my sister-in-law says I can't have a dual citizenship if I'm joining the military, I don't know why. I think it has something to do with security clearance or something. I've tried Googling but I get neutral results. Now, I want to know if anyone here's in the military and have a dual citizenship. Thanks!
I can not see why not. Even PRs can serve in the US military.
It can be an issue for security clearance, but not to join the military.
http://www.expatsinitaly.com/citizenship/sec_clearence.html
http://www.expatsinitaly.com/citizenship/sec_clearence.html
I can not see why not. Even PRs can serve in the US military.
If you want to join as an officer then you will need to give up your other citizenship.
Jackolantern
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If you are a dual citizen (or even a permanent resident), your non-US country of citizenship may have a problem with you serving in the US military.