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Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by mikemechanic, Jan 20, 2007.

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  1. mikemechanic

    mikemechanic Karting

    Aug 12, 2006
    205
    Calgary, Alberta
    Full Name:
    Mike
    #1 mikemechanic, Jan 20, 2007
    My wife and I reside in Canada. My wife was born in USA and lived there till the age of 3. She has landed immigrant status here in Canada. Now through the events of September 11th we need to have a passport to fly into the US. Can someone still get dual citizenship since she has lived in both countries? Where does she go to get a passport Canada or the US? Anybody here familiar with this sort of thing? Thanks all.

    Mike.
     
  2. fpb

    fpb Karting

    Dec 18, 2003
    179
    MI, Chicago
    #2 fpb, Jan 20, 2007
    Go to IRS.gov and find publication 519. It should answer all of your questions. Good luck!
     
  3. 1ual777

    1ual777 F1 Rookie

    Mar 21, 2006
    2,948
    Orange County, CA
    #3 1ual777, Jan 20, 2007
    I happen to work for a major air carrier and we have been told that as of the 23rd we are to deny boarding to anyone who does not have a passport regardless of country of origin or situation.
    So y'all better get one real quick. There is no exception to the policy.
     
  4. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

    Nov 1, 2003
    10,142
    Orange County, CA
    #4 SrfCity, Jan 20, 2007
    Seeing as she resides in Canada I'd just get one there providing her status allows.

    BTW, Canada always recognizes their citizens as Canadians regardless of whether you become a foreign citizen but the US makes you renounce any foreign allegiance once you become a US citizen. So in effect she can get a dual citizenship as a Canadian citizen, born in the US.
     
  5. Bryan

    Bryan Formula 3

    Nov 1, 2003
    1,310
    Montrose, Colorado
    #5 Bryan, Jan 20, 2007
    Similar situation to yours at http://www.richw.org/dualcit/

    Home Security passed a reg last year, effective soon, requiring that ALL people travelling form the US to even Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean must have a passport.

    US Embassy in Canada should be able to help.
     
  6. FerrariWA

    FerrariWA Formula Junior

    Dec 14, 2004
    719
    Seattle/London
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    Thomas Summerfield
    #6 FerrariWA, Jan 20, 2007
    I have dual citizenship for the U.K and U.S.A, i was never asked to give up my U.K passport. My parents on the other hand were asked to give their U.K passport up, they did and then applied for a new one..Simple. It makes our regular trips between countries a lot easier.
     
  7. mikemechanic

    mikemechanic Karting

    Aug 12, 2006
    205
    Calgary, Alberta
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    Mike
    #7 mikemechanic, Jan 21, 2007
    Thanks all, that helped immensely. Now we have some direction.

    Mike.
     
  8. Westworld

    Westworld Three Time F1 World Champ
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    May 18, 2004
    32,322
    #8 Westworld, Jan 22, 2007
    I believe the US changed the citizenship laws a short while ago in regards to dual citizenship.
     

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