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Old 06-02-2020, 09:45 AM
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6-2-2020

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“You can’t have your royal cake and eat it too people!” And giving respect where respect is due, does not translate into paying regal homage – not here within the United States of America, in either event!!

Being from Massachusetts originally, I have absolutely no idea of what could have ever given the erroneous opinion that royalty would (or could) transcend even an entire ocean! He who comes to our nation, does so as a guest or a visitor, “And Nothing More!”

So if you desire to “Legally and Respectfully” reside here within The United States of America, then do so, but not as an adjunct to That Same Old World”, or with some title or privileges that were best left in your wake! “God Bless America!!”

“ENOUGH SAID!!”

There are probably a great many people here in the United States who has some royalty in their background – “BUT YOU DON’T BRING THAT ROYALTY HERE!”

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Post Countries That Don't Recognize Dual Citizenship

Countries That Don't Recognize Dual Citizenship
Re: https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/...tizenship.html

Dual citizenship is a situation whereby individuals are allowed to be citizens of two or more countries.

Also known as dual nationality, the holder has legal obligations as well as rights in the countries where he or she is a citizen. The law of some countries allows for dual citizenship while other countries have legislated against dual citizenship.

Countries That Don't Recognize Dual Citizenship

There are numerous countries that do not recognize dual citizenship. These countries are not confined to specific continents but are found across the globe. Andorra, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belarus, Botswana. Bhutan, Oman, Malaysia, and China forbid dual citizenship. However, some countries may offer exemptions. For example, in Azerbaijan, the President may offer dual nationality to people of special importance as deemed by the office of the presidency.

In the Congo, Djibouti, Cuba, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Monaco, Singapore, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, one automatically loses citizenship upon acquisition of citizenship of another country. For one to understand eligibility or lack of eligibility for dual citizenship in a certain country, it is prudent to seek information from the embassy, lawyers, or specific diplomats. In the countries that do not allow dual citizenship, a person is required to renounce the citizenship of one country to acquires citizenship of another country. Once a country passes laws to allow dual citizenship any person who had lost citizenship by birth after gaining citizenship of another country is allowed to reapply for citizenship. Countries that deny dual citizenship argue that dual citizenship will lead to an influx of immigrants who will increase crime rates. The new people will bring competition in the job market hence deny citizens by birth the employment opportunities. Conservative countries see a risk of socio-cultural imbalance.

Pros and Cons of Dual Citizenship

A dual citizenship holder is in a position to access not only privileges but also benefits from both countries such as work permits, healthcare, education, voting rights, run for elective positions, cultural diversity, and other social amenities. Dual nationality gives one access to more than one passport which comes with personal benefits, travel freedom, and the right of entry into either of the countries at will. Another benefit is the right to own property in all the countries where one is a citizen. Financial benefits are also easily accessible since most institutions prefer to deal with people of certain nationalities. Some countries earn additional revenue from those applying for dual citizenship.

On the other hand, dual citizenship is sometimes associated with negative outcomes especially on matters of taxation. One drawback is taxation laws which may force one to pay tax twice especially if the income is from both countries. In some countries, a dual citizen will not be entrusted to work in some departments which are deemed sensitive or hold classified information.

Rank Countries That Don't Recognize Dual Citizenship:

1 Andorra
2 Azerbaijan
3 Bahamas
4 Bahrain
5 Belarus
6 Botswana
7 Bhutan
8 China
9 Cuba
10 Congo
11 Djibouti
12 Ethiopia
13 Haiti
14 India
15 Indonesia
16 Iran
17 Japan
18 Kazakhstan
19 Kuwait
20 Kyrgyzstan
21 Laos
22 Macau
23 Malaysia
24 Marshall Islands
25 Micronesia
26 Monaco
27 Mongolia
28 Mozambique
29 Myanmar
30 Nepal
31 North Korea
32 Oman
33 Papua New Guinea
34 Qatar
35 San Marino
36 Saudi Arabia
37 Singapore
38 Slovakia
39 Solomon Islands
40 Swaziland
41 Tajikistan
42 Thailand
43 Tonga
44 Turkmenistan
45 Ukraine
46 Uzbekistan
47 United Arab Emirates
48 Venezuela
49 Vietnam
50 Yemen
51 Zimbabwe
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Advice about Possible Loss of U.S. Nationality and Dual Nationality
Re: https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...tionality.html

The Department of State is responsible for determining the nationality status of a person located outside the United States or in connection with the application for a U.S. passport while in the United States. Section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) states that “the term ‘national of the United States’ means (A) a citizen of the United States, or (B) a person who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States.” Therefore, U.S. citizens are also U.S. nationals. Non-citizen nationality status refers only to individuals who were born either in American Samoa or on Swains Island to parents who are not citizens of the United States.

Potentially Expatriating Acts

Section 349 of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1481), as amended, states that U.S. nationals are subject to loss of nationality if they perform certain specifiedacts voluntarily and with the intention to relinquish U.S. nationality. Briefly stated, these acts include:

1. obtaining naturalization in a foreign state after the age of 18 (Sec. 349 (a) (1) INA);
2. taking an oath, affirmation or other formal declaration of allegiance to a foreign state or its political subdivisions after the age of 18 (Sec. 349 (a) (2) INA);
3. entering or serving in the armed forces of a foreign state engaged in hostilities against the United States or serving as a commissioned or non-commissioned officer in the armed forces of a foreign state (Sec. 349 (a) (3) INA);
4. accepting employment with a foreign government after the age of 18 if (a) one has the nationality of that foreign state or (b) an oath or declaration of allegiance is required in accepting the position (Sec. 349 (a) (4) INA);
5. formally renouncing U.S. nationality before a U.S. diplomatic or consular officer outside the United States (sec. 349 (a) (5) INA);
6. formally renouncing U.S. nationality within the United States (The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for implementing this section of the law, and any inquiries should be directed to DHS) (Sec. 349 (a) (6) INA);
7. conviction for an act of treason against the Government of the United States or for attempting by force to overthrow, or bear arms against, the Government of the United States (Sec. 349 (a) (7) INA).

Administrative Presumption of Intent to Retain U.S. Citizenship

As already noted, the actions listed above will result in the loss of U.S. nationality if performed voluntarily and with the intention of relinquishing U.S. nationality. The Department has adopted an administrative presumption that U.S. nationals intend to retain United States nationality when they: obtain naturalization in a foreign state (INA 349 (a)(1)); declare their allegiance to a foreign state (INA 349(a)(2)); serve as an officer in the armed forces of a foreign state not engaged in hostilities with the United States (INA 349(a)(3)); or accept non-policy level employment with a foreign government (INA 349(a)(4)). In accordance with the administrative presumption, when an individual commits one of the foregoing acts, that person will retain U.S. nationality unless he or she affirmatively, explicitly, and unequivocally asserts an intention to relinquish such nationality.

Disposition of Cases when Administrative Presumption is Applicable

When, as the result of an individual's inquiry or an individual's application for a passport it comes to the attention of a U.S. consular officer that a U.S. national has performed an act made potentially expatriating by INA Sections 349(a)(1), 349(a)(2), 349(a)(3) or 349(a)(4) as described above, the consular officer will simply ask the applicant if he/she intended to relinquish U.S. nationality when performing the act. If the answer is no, the consular officer will record that it was not the person's intent to relinquish U.S. nationality and, consequently, find that the person has retained U.S. nationality.

Persons Who Wish to Relinquish U.S. Nationality

If the answer to the question regarding intent to relinquish nationality is yes, the person concerned will be asked to complete a questionnaire (DS-4079) to confirm his or her intent toward U.S. nationality. When the questionnaire is completed and the voluntary relinquishment statement is signed before the consular officer, and the evidence supports the stated intent, the consular officer will proceed to prepare a Certificate of Loss of Nationality of the United States. That is, if the person’s statements and conduct, particularly action contemporaneous with and subsequent to the commission of the expatriating act, are consistent with an intent to relinquish U.S. citizenship at the time of the commission of the act, the certificate will be prepared and forwarded to the Department of State for review and final decision.

In sum, an individual who has performed a potentially expatriating act under INA Section 349(a)(1) through (4) will lose U.S. nationality only by credibly affirming under oath in writing before a U.S. consular officer that the act was performed voluntarily with an intent to relinquish U.S. nationality. The burden of proof rests upon the party claiming loss and by preponderance of the evidence. A U.S. national also has the option to formally renounce U.S. nationality abroad in accordance with INA Section 349 (a) (5).

Applicability of Administrative Presumption To Past Cases

The administrative presumption is applicable to cases adjudicated previously. Persons who previously lost U.S. nationality may wish to have their cases reconsidered in light of this policy.

Disposition of Cases When Administrative Presumption Is Inapplicable

The presumption that a person intends to retain U.S. nationality is not applicable when the individual:

1. formally renounces U.S. nationality before a consular officer;
2. serves as an officer in the armed forces of a foreign state engaged in hostilities with the United States; or
3, takes a policy level position in a foreign state

Cases in categories 2 and 3 will be developed carefully by a U.S. consular officer to ascertain the individual's intent toward U.S. nationality.

Request for Administrative Review

A person may initiate a reconsideration of a previously issued Certificate of Loss of Nationality by submitting a request for an Administrative Review to a U.S. embassy or consulate. Each case will be reviewed on its own merits, with a view to voluntariness and intent, taking into consideration, for example, written statements made by the person and other documentation contemporaneous in time with commission of the expatriating act.

Loss of Nationality and Taxation

P.L. 104-191 contains changes in the taxation of U.S. nationals who renounce or otherwise lose U.S. nationality. In general, any person who lost U.S. nationality within 10 years immediately preceding the close of the taxable year, whose principal purpose in losing nationality was to avoid taxation, will be subject to continued taxation.

See …

* Internal Revenue Service Instructions for Completion of Form 8854
* Internal Revenue Service Expatriation Tax
* Copies of approved Certificates of Loss of Nationality of the United States are provided by the Department of State to the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to P.L. 104-191.

Questions regarding United States taxation consequences upon loss of U.S. nationality should be addressed to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

If the Department of Homeland Security determines that a renunciation is motivated by tax avoidance purposes, the individual will be found inadmissible to the United States under Section 212(a)(10)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(10)(E)), as amended.

Additional Information

See also information flyers on related subject available via the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs home page. These flyers include:

* Advice About Possible Loss of U.S. Nationality and Seeking Public Office in a Foreign State
* Advice About Possible Loss of U.S. Nationality and Foreign Military Service
* Renunciation of United States Nationality

WARNING:

Do you have rights when you are outside the US?

THE U.S. BILL OF RIGHTS IS NOT UNIVERSAL

Americans should not take their basic rights for granted when they travel abroad. ... Americans are subject to foreign, not United States, laws overseas, and you have no U.S. constitutional rights.
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