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Giving up residency in the US
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BocaNY



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 11:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
naturegirl321 wrote:
BocaNY wrote:
naturegirl321 wrote:
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Really? I've met plenty.


Really, at least not any my age or from America. I have met 20 year olds who think that.



How old are you?



I'm in my mid 30's but everyone thinks I'm under 21. The people I met Americans or others tend to be around 25. I guess I need to change the places I hang out at.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 3:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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spiral78



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 3:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Also: Be sure you know what you're doing if you go this route. It's extremely complicated. For example, no one's mentioned that you have to be a citizen of another country (or be eligible to become a citizen) BEFORE you renounce your US citizenship. Otherwise, you'll be a "stateless" person unable to go anywhere.

Also, I believe you have to be OUTSIDE the US to go through this procedure. You can't renounce while inside the US.


Yes, it's fairly obvious that you need some other citizenship:-)

The procedure takes place at the US embassy or consulate in the country of ones' other citizenship in most cases; I don't know if it can be done elsewhere.

It's not likely to be seen as a huge burden to be outside the US when one wants to give up US citizenship, frankly. That is rather the point, after all Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing
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The Fifth Column



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 4:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
spiral78 wrote:
Yes, it's fairly obvious that you need some other citizenship:-)


It's fairly obvious that you shouldn't be living in a war zone,nearly potential war zone or you need a related degree for EFL jobs, but sometimes the "obvious" need to be explicitly stated to our brethren...
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spiral78



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 5:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, I see exactly what you mean, 5th., but nevertheless some people probably shouldn't leave home, either. And likely those types won't be able to work through the applying-for-other-citizenship paperwork anyway. I mean, it usually requires learning the local language to a proficient level, among other things:-) Oh, as well as possibly being required to serve in the military of your new country.
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Sashadroogie



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 5:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The Fifth Column wrote:
spiral78 wrote:
Yes, it's fairly obvious that you need some other citizenship:-)


It's fairly obvious that you shouldn't be living in a war zone,nearly potential war zone or you need a related degree for EFL jobs, but sometimes the "obvious" need to be explicitly stated to our brethren...


So true! But we shouldn't expect too much thanks for taking the time and trouble to make what is obvious to those who know more explicit for those who don't know. Take for example the repeated surprise from non-EU posters that they can't just board a plane and land a dream job in Rome, Paris, or London. So obvious. So much need to clarify for the 'brethern' : )
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johnslat



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 1:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well, one mistake I've seen too many teachers make is thinking that what's obvious to them must also be obvious to their students.

It's probably safest to consider that nothing's "obvious." Very Happy

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John
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BadBeagleBad



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 3:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
spiral78 wrote:


The procedure takes place at the US embassy or consulate in the country of ones' other citizenship in most cases; I don't know if it can be done elsewhere.

It's not likely to be seen as a huge burden to be outside the US when one wants to give up US citizenship, frankly. That is rather the point, after all Laughing