Hi,
I always thought it was a no-brainer that one should become a U.S.
citizen once they are eligible, particularly since my own country allows
dual-citizenship.
But, I'm interested in a list of pros and cons of U.S. citizenship, particularly
if you intend to live outside of the U.S. for the majority of your life.
Please add on.
Pros
----
1. Protect assets like social security, property against politicians who realize
that GC holder's can't vote.
2. Can return and work in the U.S. without having to go through INS dance
ever again.
3. Can retire in the U.S.
4. Children are automatically citizens giving them the opportunity to work
and study in the U.S.
Cons
-----
1. Need to file tax returns and pay some taxes to the U.S.
I always thought it was a no-brainer that one should become a U.S.
citizen once they are eligible, particularly since my own country allows
dual-citizenship.
But, I'm interested in a list of pros and cons of U.S. citizenship, particularly
if you intend to live outside of the U.S. for the majority of your life.
Please add on.
Pros
----
1. Protect assets like social security, property against politicians who realize
that GC holder's can't vote.
2. Can return and work in the U.S. without having to go through INS dance
ever again.
3. Can retire in the U.S.
4. Children are automatically citizens giving them the opportunity to work
and study in the U.S.
Cons
-----
1. Need to file tax returns and pay some taxes to the U.S.