Carlos Vidales wrote:
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Desde la boca del caballo viene lo siguiente:
Texto completo se encuentra en:
http://travel.state.gov/ocs_faq.html#ca4
Q: If I become a dual citizen will it affect my U.S.citizenship?
A: The automatic acquisition or retention of a foreign nationality does
not affect U.S. citizenship; however, under limited circumstances,
the acquisition of a foreign nationality by application and certain
other acts may cause loss of U.S. citizenship under Section 349 of
the Immigration and Nationality Act. In order for loss of nationality
to occur under Section 349(a)(1), for example, it must be established
that the naturalization was obtained voluntarily by a person eighteen
years of age or older with the intention of relinquishing U.S.
citizenship. Such an intention may be shown by the person's
statements or conduct but in most cases it is assumed that Americans
who are naturalized in other countries intend to keep their U.S.
citizenship. As a result, they have both nationalities. While
recognizing the existence of dual nationality and the fact that some
Americans to have other nationalities, the U.S. Government does not
endorse dual nationality. Claims of other countries upon
dual-national U.S. citizens can place them in situations where their
obligations to one country are in conflict with the laws of the
other. In addition, their dual nationality may hamper U.S. efforts to
provide diplomatic and consular protection to its citizens when they
are abroad, especially in the country of their other nationality. For
further advice, call the Office of Overseas Citizens Services at
202-647-5226.
Q: How does one become a U.S. citizen and how do I renounce my U.S.
citizenship?
A: U.S. citizenship may be acquired by birth in the United States or by
birth abroad to a qualifying U.S. citizen parent. Individuals who
were born abroad but are currently in the U.S. and who think they may
be U.S. citizens may contact the nearest passport agency to present
evidence and documentation of possible U.S. citizenship. Individuals
currently outside of the U.S. who think they may be U.S. citizens may
contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. -- Individuals born
abroad who do not have a claim to U.S. citizenship and who are
currently in the United States may learn how to become eligible for
naturalization as a U.S. citizen by checking with the local Office of
the Immigration and Naturalization Service. -- U.S. citizens who wish
to renounce their citizenship must appear before a U.S. consular
officer overseas and file the appropriate documents.
La unica manera de perder la ciudadania estadinense (si nacio en USA) es
renunicarla frente un oficial consular en otro pais. Ahora si es
ciudadano naturalizado y mintio por algun motivo (o escondio actividades
pasadas sin divulgarlas) sera devuelto a su pais de origen sin importar
cuanto tiempo haya estado en USA.
Aun cuando el gobierno de USA no gusta eso de doble nacionalidad y
asumen que el ciudadano de USA tiene intenciones de seguir siendo
ciudadano de USA, reconocen ciudadanos con doble ciudadania.
En mi caso creo que no se puede servir a dos amos. Lo uno o lo otro.
Saludos,
Dario
