When is Dual Citizenship Allowed in the U.S.?
Dual citizenship is when a person possesses citizenship in the United States and a foreign country. A person with dual citizenship must obey the laws of both countries, and because of the problems this may cause, the United States government does not encourage the practice. However, there are instances where it is allowed.
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Automatic Citizenship
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The U.S government permits dual citizenship if the foreign citizenship is conferred automatically. This sometimes occurs if a foreign country's laws are more permissive. For example, in some countries, a child born there is granted automatic citizenship, even if it has American parents.
Other Allowances
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Other allowances are made for citizens who have a foreign country's citizenship given to them through marriage. Also, a person who is naturalized and becomes an American citizen may retain their birth country's citizenship if that country's laws permit.
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Risk of Losing U.S. Citizenship
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The State Department investigates cases of citizens who apply for foreign citizenship. According to their website, "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."
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