Why become a U.S citizen?
#16
Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
Originally Posted by syllk
How about being eligible for Jury Duty as a nice big con?
#17
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Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
Originally Posted by Celtic_Angel
Hi are you a Brit who has become a U.S citizen or plan on becoming one? If so why?
I'd love to get some feed-back I've never even considered it for myself but now I'm suddenly intrigued, would it be the smart thing to do? What are the pro's and con's?
I'd love to hear your reasons ....okay okay .....I'm nosey what can I say
I'd love to get some feed-back I've never even considered it for myself but now I'm suddenly intrigued, would it be the smart thing to do? What are the pro's and con's?
I'd love to hear your reasons ....okay okay .....I'm nosey what can I say
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Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
I became a citizen 12 years ago. I knew that I wanted to live here permanently, so it just made sense that I should vote and make a difference in the country that is now home.
#19
Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
Originally Posted by Bob
Really? when I was in Boston, they were telling everyone with a greencard to get out of that line and get in with the rest of us foreigners...
#20
Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
Originally Posted by Bob
Worldwide income and tax returns to the IRS....can be a problem, well a pain if you have property back home for instance
Also I believe as long as you maintain your US Residency, you still have to report worldwide income.
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#21
Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
Originally Posted by Dan725
Obviously, there was an arsehole on the desk that day. Greencard is good for fast line
and so far, they've all been arseholes at Boston Logon....
#22
Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
Originally Posted by Rete
Also I believe as long as you maintain your US Residency, you still have to report worldwide income.
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#23
Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
Originally Posted by Bob
Really? when I was in Boston, they were telling everyone with a greencard to get out of that line and get in with the rest of us foreigners...
#24
Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
Originally Posted by DaveC
I've used my GC to get through the US Citizens line three times at DFW airport with no problems, the most recent time being in June.
#25
Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
Originally Posted by VFRpilot
For us it was all about giving our kids a few more options. We had been here for 10 years (on a green card for 8 years) and with our kids fast approaching college, we wanted to ensure that if after going through school, they wanted to remain, this would be an option. So now we all hold dual citizenship. The only real negative side that I see, is the prospect of my son ever being called up.
http://www.sss.gov
Jeremy
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Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
You are becoming a rank sentimentalist. Whatever happened to having two countries to criticise? I do. My son has three.
#27
Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
Originally Posted by Britarm
LiW, I have always been sentimental, most Brits are because of their love of the Arts and music, I cry every time I hear the high C. I do hope you have taught your son that there are alternatives to your rather biased outlook on politics, but I am sure he has your high i.q. My elder son was born in Liverpool, so he is dual, and loves it when I call him scouse, my younger son, and still younger daughter were born in California, but they all love to be part of UK. and US., I say UK., and not England, because their mom is Scottish...oh my!
Criticising the government of one's country is not lack of love for the country; it is, rather, the crucial foundation of democracy. There is no part of patriotism that does not include having a better vision of what one's country should be.
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Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
Criticising the government of one's country is not lack of love for the country; it is, rather, the crucial foundation of democracy. There is no part of patriotism that does not include having a better vision of what one's country should be.
As usual, your retorts show me up, and are well stated, and noted.
#29
Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
............... having a better vision of what one's country should be.
Having to pay both U.K and U.S taxes will kinda suck but i guess it's kinda like an insurance policy
if i do go for citizenship I'll sure miss being the only one not pledging allegance at games.....hey what can i say i'm a rebel
#30
Re: Why become a U.S citizen?
Originally Posted by Celtic_Angel
So LIW you'd say U.S was your country? I guess i've never really felt this way, it's just now that i'm considering leaving that i'm looking into becoming a citizen just so i ensure my right to enter the country later if i want to , imagine having my sons called to fight for a country that I'd have to fight immigration to enter!!
Having to pay both U.K and U.S taxes will kinda suck but i guess it's kinda like an insurance policy
if i do go for citizenship I'll sure miss being the only one not pledging allegance at games.....hey what can i say i'm a rebel
Having to pay both U.K and U.S taxes will kinda suck but i guess it's kinda like an insurance policy
if i do go for citizenship I'll sure miss being the only one not pledging allegance at games.....hey what can i say i'm a rebel