Friday, August 7, 2009

is it possible to live in Australia and in the United states

is it possible to live in Australia and in the United states?
is it possible to live in Australia and in the United states? I love both but i dont want to lose US citizenship.
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1 :
Sure it is, i'm an Aussie and you gotta live in US for 5years for a green card. Then as long as you come back once every so many years ur good!
2 :
The US does not allow Dual Citizenship - they think you are either loyal to the US or not, no half half
3 :
Yes, it's possible and many people have dual citizenship of those countries. Australia has fully embraced the concept of dual citizenship (too fully IMO) and the USA allows it, though you need to take care when applying for your Australian citizenship so that you don't mess things up on the American side of the equation. The US State Department website says in part... "a person who acquires a foreign citizenship by applying for it may lose U.S. citizenship. In order to lose U.S. citizenship, the law requires that the person must apply for the foreign citizenship voluntarily, by free choice, and with the intention to give up U.S. citizenship. Intent can be shown by the person's statements or conduct.The U.S. Government recognizes that dual nationality exists but does not encourage it as a matter of policy because of the problems it may cause. under certain conditions." The part about 'intent' is the important one. If you make it clear at all times that you wish to retain your USA citizenship, there shouldn't be any problem.
4 :
Yes, you can do that. You won't lose US citizenship just by living somewhere else.