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hi all,
first post on this site,and i would like to ask for some advice.
I'm due to retire in ten years time, and wish to move to florida, I'm married to a us citizen and have been for 20 years.
I recently bought some land near tampa and want to build a house on it. can I apply for dual nationality, or a certain visa now to ensure a smooth move later ?
many thanks ashes.
first post on this site,and i would like to ask for some advice.
I'm due to retire in ten years time, and wish to move to florida, I'm married to a us citizen and have been for 20 years.
I recently bought some land near tampa and want to build a house on it. can I apply for dual nationality, or a certain visa now to ensure a smooth move later ?
many thanks ashes.
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Originally Posted by ashes
hi all,
first post on this site,and i would like to ask for some advice.
I'm due to retire in ten years time, and wish to move to florida, I'm married to a us citizen and have been for 20 years.
I recently bought some land near tampa and want to build a house on it. can I apply for dual nationality, or a certain visa now to ensure a smooth move later ?
many thanks ashes.
first post on this site,and i would like to ask for some advice.
I'm due to retire in ten years time, and wish to move to florida, I'm married to a us citizen and have been for 20 years.
I recently bought some land near tampa and want to build a house on it. can I apply for dual nationality, or a certain visa now to ensure a smooth move later ?
many thanks ashes.
If you search this site for DCF you will find a great deal of information regardin the topic also This is a good place to start.
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Originally Posted by ashes
hi all,
first post on this site,and i would like to ask for some advice.
I'm due to retire in ten years time, and wish to move to florida, I'm married to a us citizen and have been for 20 years.
I recently bought some land near tampa and want to build a house on it. can I apply for dual nationality, or a certain visa now to ensure a smooth move later ?
many thanks ashes.
first post on this site,and i would like to ask for some advice.
I'm due to retire in ten years time, and wish to move to florida, I'm married to a us citizen and have been for 20 years.
I recently bought some land near tampa and want to build a house on it. can I apply for dual nationality, or a certain visa now to ensure a smooth move later ?
many thanks ashes.
Yes, if you are married to a US citizen and have been a permanent resident of the US for 3 years then you can apply for US citizenship.
Sounds like you've got a few years of work ahead of you though before you are even eligible for US citizenship.
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Originally Posted by sphyrapicus
Are you saying that you wish to move to the US in 10 years? Or, that you are moving to Florida and will retire 10 years after you move? Big difference.
Yes, if you are married to a US citizen and have been a permanent resident of the US for 3 years then you can apply for US citizenship.
Sounds like you've got a few years of work ahead of you though before you are even eligible for US citizenship.
Yes, if you are married to a US citizen and have been a permanent resident of the US for 3 years then you can apply for US citizenship.
Sounds like you've got a few years of work ahead of you though before you are even eligible for US citizenship.
I currently live and work in the uk, just planning ahead, look how long it took John Lennon to achive his goal!
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Originally Posted by ashes
I currently live and work in the uk, just planning ahead, look how long it took John Lennon to achive his goal!
I guess the relevant question is whether you have a marijuana conviction...
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I guess the relevant question is whether you have a marijuana conviction... ![Wink](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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