I am thinking of applying for American Citizenship

[La Lioness Priyanka]

Should I? Any thoughts, questions, comments?

[Earth_First]

1. Dual or Single Citizenship...

I wouldn't give up the citizenry of another country to save my life these days...

[La Lioness Priyanka]

3. dual

but india is no better on gay issues

[commander bunnypants]

8. How are you feeling?

I hope better

DDQM

[La Lioness Priyanka]

11. are you asking about my mom

she is suicidal but atleast talking to me

[commander bunnypants]

14. Yes

It will be a long road. but hopefully it will work out. The Indian culture puts a twist on it. Good luck my friend.

BTW- I do like the Indian culture and work with a lots of Docs from Banglakoor.

DDQM

[La Lioness Priyanka]

15. bangalore?

i think its just as bad with any culture...

[commander bunnypants]

19. Good point

Sorry about the misspelling of that city. Great medical school there though

DDQM

Regardless of The Chimp in Chief, America is still a great country.
Go for it

DDQM

[Earth_First]

10. Id say go for it...

just keep the avenues of retreat readily available, I wish that I could claim dual citizenship somewhere...

[bif]

2. Why? What do you have to gain by it?

I'm thinking of moving to Canada, this country has gotten so bad.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

4. i can vote

for a dem president

[SOteric]

5. But if Bush is somehow reinstalled, you'll have to pay taxes

to a Republican government and be subject to a lessening of liberties through various Patriot acts.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

6. yes that does suck!

but i already pay taxes to bush!

[Demonaut]

7. do it, if only for the reason that it expands your options

I've had dual for awhile

[La Lioness Priyanka]

9. dual with what other country?

[Demonaut]

12. UK, the other badboy in the war

[La Lioness Priyanka]

13. do you have a cute british accent?

[Demonaut]

16. when I'm drunk with cute Indian chicks..........

lol

[La Lioness Priyanka]

21. even not so cute gay ones?

[Demonaut]

23. well, I've seen your picture and you are cute...and the flag is

a bit of a giveaway...hey I like lesbians too, as friends of course

[ConcernedCanuk]

18. Canada doesn't have an archaic attitude on Gays/Lesbians

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There's not the same stigmas toward people of other ethnic origins . .

Free Universal Healthcare . .

And were not much for bombing the sh*t out of little countries either . .

. . . :shrug: . . .

[La Lioness Priyanka]

26. yes but i dont live in canada

and its colder...

[judy]

17. My indian friends tell me that India does not allow dual Citizenship

So, you would have to give up your Indian Citizenship (a lot of my friends have, especially the gay ones).
Another Indian friend who is a US Citizen, says that when he goes to India he could always get a passport since the authorities in India have no way of knowing that he is also a US Citizen.
Sooooo, I'd say go for it!! I am a new citizen myself.
I decided to get citizenship when Bush got selected. I thought as a French citizen I could be deported if US and France disagreed on anything.
Unfortunately I had to say the Pledge knowing he was in the WH and promise to bear arms (which I would NEVER do, for ANY country), but it was a group pledge, so I just did not say anything.

It was tough, but worth it if you treasure what you have in this country, which is as wonderful as it can be horrible (just like any other, I guess)

[La Lioness Priyanka]

20. india now accepts dual citizenship

[goodhue]

24. I think India now allows dual citizenship for NRIs

But in any event what they allow is somewhat beside the point. Just renew the Indian passport before becoming US citizen and hold onto it. There is no likely point at which you would have to actually turn it in.

[goodhue]

22. you probably should

If you are a permanent resident who plans on residing here for the long-term, then you certainly should apply for citizenship, not only to vote but for your own protection. Ever since the ill-advised 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, permanent residents should be concerned about their the long-term security of their status. If you were ever convicted of crime you could be deported. Also, most non-citizens not eligible for SSI. And continual threats to federal loan eligibility for permanent residents. To name but a few compelling reasons.

But before applying to US citizenship be sure to renew you current passport for the greatest period possible. Although the US not likely to recognize dual citizenship, your current country might. Plus the non-US passport provides some additional security in case all hell breaks loose. My spouse smartly renewed her British passport before becoming US citizen.

I've been working on my in-laws since 1996 and all but my mother-in-law are now citizens. We hope she is never convicted of a crime because her forced departure would be devestating to many including grandchild.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

25. hey thanks

thats really good info