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Can I keep my original citizenship after becoming a US citizen?
The United States does not formally recognize or prohibit dual nationality — it is a policy of tolerance. The US oath of naturalization does include a clause renouncing allegiance to other nations, but US courts and the State Department have held this does not prevent other countries from continuingRead more
The United States does not formally recognize or prohibit dual nationality — it is a policy of tolerance. The US oath of naturalization does include a clause renouncing allegiance to other nations, but US courts and the State Department have held this does not prevent other countries from continuing to recognize you as a citizen. India, however, does not permit dual citizenship. The Citizenship Act of 1955 provides that Indian citizenship is automatically terminated upon voluntary acquisition of citizenship of another country. Therefore, when you naturalize as a US citizen, you simultaneously lose Indian citizenship by operation of Indian law. This is not optional or waivable — it is automatic under Indian statute.
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The general naturalization requirement is 5 years of continuous residence as a lawful permanent resident. However, spouses of US citizens qualify under an expedited 3-year rule — you may apply after 3 years of LPR status, provided you have been married to and living with the same US citizen for allRead more
The general naturalization requirement is 5 years of continuous residence as a lawful permanent resident. However, spouses of US citizens qualify under an expedited 3-year rule — you may apply after 3 years of LPR status, provided you have been married to and living with the same US citizen for all 3 years and your spouse has been a US citizen for the full 3 years. Physical presence requirement also differs: the standard 5-year track requires 30 months of physical presence; the 3-year spouse track requires 18 months of physical presence within those 3 years. With nearly 4 years of LPR status, if you meet the marriage requirements, you are already eligible to file. USCIS allows filing up to 90 days before reaching the 3-year mark.
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