Dual American Citizenship Requirements
Dual citizenship means exactly that: full, legal and valid citizenship in two separate countries. There are a variety of ways that a person can acquire this status and have it recognized under American law, but it is just as important to remember the circumstances that can cause the loss of American citizenship.
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Right of Soil
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Persons born in the United States are automatically considered citizens, although if one or both parents were from a foreign country, they may also be automatically eligible for that citizenship as well.
Naturalization
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While swearing the oath of U.S. citizenship does require renouncing foreign citizenship, this is now a mere formality and current American law does not require anyone to choose one citizenship over another.
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Naturalization to a Foreign State
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American law does not automatically strip U.S. citizenship from anyone who gains a foreign citizenship automatically. However, there are certain circumstances where U.S. citizenship can be lost.
Serving in a Foreign Militay
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Service in a foreign military might result in loss of U.S. citizenship, rather than dual citizenship. This is especially likely if the service was voluntary (not the result of conscription) and/or with a state hostile to the United States.
Serving in a Foreign Government
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Accepting employment with a foreign government might also result in proceedings to remove U.S. citizenship, and thus loss of dual citizenship.
Treason Conviction
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Dual citizens convicted of treason will likely be stripped of U.S. citizenship.
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