Can I apply for dual citizenship?
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Can I apply for dual citizenship?
I’m a Canadian citizen living and working in the US. I married a US citizen and have my green card. In 2 years I can renew it or apply for citizenship. I still feel loyalty to Canada, however ,I love the United States too. What would be the advantages of dual citizenship and what would be the disadvantages?
Asked on May 27, 2012 under Immigration Law, New York
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Whether or not you apply for dual citizenship has to do with the other country (not USA) on whether you can do it. I'm fairly certain that you can have dual citizenship with US and Canada. As far as advantages, you have to see what those would be for you, primarily. As far as US is concerned, you cannot vote or serve on a jury if you are not a US citizen. You may not be able to gain access to certain jobs in the US that may require US citizenship as a prerequisite.
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