US Citizen - work in other countries. And what abt dual citizenship

[gcbayarea]

I recently became a US citizen. I know that I can travel to a lot of countries without a visa. But does any country allow me to work just based on US passport or maybe some minimal paperwork? I mean how about canada, europe? Do I need to get a work visa before I can work there?

Similarly, is it worth it to get a canadian permanent residency or dual citizenship in case I need to work there sometime in the future? How about europe? Is it possible/advisable to get dual citizenship of USC+europe?

The reason why I am thinking is if sometime in the future I need a job and I am not able to get a job in the US.

Thanks

 

[König]

I know that I can travel to a lot of countries without a visa.

Only for pleasure or short business, and the time is typically limited to 90 days out of 180 days (UK and Canada allow 180 days out of 360 days).

But does any country allow me to work just based on US passport or maybe some minimal paperwork? I mean how about canada, europe? Do I need to get a work visa before I can work there?

You must obtain work visas for Europe and Canada in order to work there. By the way, obtaining work visas from those countries are not much easier than obtaining H1B or TN for the USA.

Similarly, is it worth it to get a canadian permanent residency or dual citizenship in case I need to work there sometime in the future? How about europe? Is it possible/advisable to get dual citizenship of USC+europe?

It seems to me that you overestimate the prestige of the USA around the world How do you suppose to obtain permanent residency from Canada or Europe? Based on what? You can obtain German permanent residency after 5 years on a work visa or Canadian permanent residency as a skilled immigrant, but none are guaranteed. If you somehow can get any of EU countries citizenships, then it will indeed be very useful for you. Canada is likewise. However, my question is how do you plan to get those PR/citizenships?

The reason why I am thinking is if sometime in the future I need a job and I am not able to get a job in the US.

You can always try to apply for a work visa...

 

[nwctzn]

I recently became a US citizen. I know that I can travel to a lot of countries without a visa. But does any country allow me to work just based on US passport or maybe some minimal paperwork? I mean how about canada, europe? Do I need to get a work visa before I can work there?

Similarly, is it worth it to get a canadian permanent residency or dual citizenship in case I need to work there sometime in the future? How about europe? Is it possible/advisable to get dual citizenship of USC+europe?

The reason why I am thinking is if sometime in the future I need a job and I am not able to get a job in the US.

Thanks

Remember that the US is "OK" with dual citizenship if you have acquired the other nationality with birth, through your parents, or prior to your naturalization. As far as I know, if you acquire another citizenship after your naturalization, the US may revoke your US citizenship. I would double check this with an attorney before trying to get citizenship of an EU country.

 

[gcbayarea]

Only for pleasure or short business, and the time is typically limited to 90 days out of 180 days (UK and Canada allow 180 days out of 360 days).


You must obtain work visas for Europe and Canada in order to work there. By the way, obtaining work visas from those countries are not much easier than obtaining H1B or TN for the USA.


It seems to me that you overestimate the prestige of the USA around the world How do you suppose to obtain permanent residency from Canada or Europe? Based on what? You can obtain German permanent residency after 5 years on a work visa or Canadian permanent residency as a skilled immigrant, but none are guaranteed. If you somehow can get any of EU countries citizenships, then it will indeed be very useful for you. Canada is likewise. However, my question is how do you plan to get those PR/citizenships?


You can always try to apply for a work visa...

Thanks.

I am not familiar with the process for europe. But for canada, I had heard that they give PR to skilled immigrants based on a points system. I think I will qualify based on those points since I had taken their points test. But I am not sure whether a naturalized USC can maintain both a USC and a canadian PR. Thats why I had asked this question.

Based on your response, I feel USC+europe would be difficult to get; if I understood you correctly.

 

[gcbayarea]

Remember that the US is "OK" with dual citizenship if you have acquired the other nationality with birth, through your parents, or prior to your naturalization. As far as I know, if you acquire another citizenship after your naturalization, the US may revoke your US citizenship. I would double check this with an attorney before trying to get citizenship of an EU country.

Thanks. Got it.

 

[König]

Remember that the US is "OK" with dual citizenship if you have acquired the other nationality with birth, through your parents, or prior to your naturalization. As far as I know, if you acquire another citizenship after your naturalization, the US may revoke your US citizenship. I would double check this with an attorney before trying to get citizenship of an EU country.

The USA may revoke your citizenship if you naturalise in another country and demonstrate intent to relinquish the US citizenship. In the past, you would have to notify the embassy of your intent to retain US citizenship before naturalising in a host country, but now the Dept of State will presume such intent. So, now you can safely naturalise somewhere and keep your US citizenship.

 

[König]

I am not familiar with the process for europe.

It is really hard to obtain a permanent residency in a European country unless you are married to a EU citizen.

But for canada, I had heard that they give PR to skilled immigrants based on a points system. I think I will qualify based on those points since I had taken their points test.

Yes, you may qualify, but then you will have to relocate to Canada to keep permanent residency status. If you don't have any job here and you like Canada, then I don't see any reason why you shouldn't try.

But I am not sure whether a naturalized USC can maintain both a USC and a canadian PR. Thats why I had asked this question.

A naturalised US citizen just like any other US citizen can live anywhere in the world for as long as he/she wants without risking to lose US citizenship. Again, in the past, naturalised US citizens were required to reside in the USA for a certain amount of time before they could relocate abroad, but that requirement was reduced several times before finally being abolished completely.

 

[gcbayarea]

It is really hard to obtain a permanent residency in a European country unless you are married to a EU citizen.


Yes, you may qualify, but then you will have to relocate to Canada to keep permanent residency status. If you don't have any job here and you like Canada, then I don't see any reason why you shouldn't try.


A naturalised US citizen just like any other US citizen can live anywhere in the world for as long as he/she wants without risking to lose US citizenship. Again, in the past, naturalised US citizens were required to reside in the USA for a certain amount of time before they could relocate abroad, but that requirement was reduced several times before finally being abolished completely.

Yes, I guess I might be forced to relocate to canada if I get their PR and need to maintain it. That is the downside of getting a PR.

 

[Triple Citizen]

That is not a "downside". The "P" stands for "Permanent"

That is the downside of getting a PR.