[mlmr]

Duel = Dual

Blush, embarressed, hanging my head, shy and red-faced, rubbing my toe in the sand, heartbroken, wishing to be forgiven, and just plain penitent and wishing it was all over.

Please forgive me.

So now answer my question (Big grin!!) My friend is a major lefty, would that be why she implied that the US government was not forthcoming about dual citizenship? It is a wellknown option for US citizens. Am I talking Bitter Lefty here?

Also the reason I pose this question to Freepers is

1 Freepers are intellegent, handsome and beautiful and knowledgeble (and fun to post with!!)

2 I like talking to other Freepers, especially you!

[Dog Gone]

Yes, you are talking about a bitter lefty. There's no secret regarding dual citizenship. There are many different ways that it can be obtained.

I'm assuming your friend got it by marrying a British citizen, although it's hard to tell by the facts you presented. But, regardless, it's not a secret.

[wimpycat]

If I were you I would look it up, possibly on the INS website for a start.

[wimpycat]

OK, I've GOT IT!! This is from the State Department website:

Dual Nationality
The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own policy.Persons may have dual nationality by automatic operation of different laws rather than by choice. For example, a child born in a foreign country to U.S. citizen parents may be both a U.S. citizen and a citizen of the country of birth.
A U.S. citizen may acquire foreign citizenship by marriage, or a person naturalized as a U.S. citizen may not lose the citizenship of the country of birth.U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one citizenship or another. Also, a person who is automatically granted another citizenship does not risk losing U.S. citizenship. However, a person who acquires a foreign citizenship by applying for it may lose U.S. citizenship. In order to lose U.S. citizenship, the law requires that the person must apply for the foreign citizenship voluntarily, by free choice, and with the intention to give up U.S. citizenship.

Intent can be shown by the person's statements or conduct.The U.S. Government recognizes that dual nationality exists but does not encourage it as a matter of policy because of the problems it may cause. Claims of other countries on dual national U.S. citizens may conflict with U.S. law, and dual nationality may limit U.S. Government efforts to assist citizens abroad. The country where a dual national is located generally has a stronger claim to that person's allegiance.

However, dual nationals owe allegiance to both the United States and the foreign country. They are required to obey the laws of both countries. Either country has the right to enforce its laws, particularly if the person later travels there.Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.Most countries permit a person to renounce or otherwise lose citizenship.

Information on losing foreign citizenship can be obtained from the foreign country's embassy and consulates in the United States. Americans can renounce U.S. citizenship in the proper form at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.

http://travel.state.gov/dualnationality.html

I don't know why I'm doing your work for you. Google is your friend.

[Rollee]

It is my understanding that some other countries recognize dual citizenship, but the US does not. For example, Ireland would recognize me as a US citizen and an Irish citizen if I wanted to do that. Ireland would issue me an Irish passport if I wanted. The USA would not recognize any other citizenship in its citizens. My sisters have dual citizenship (for reasons that escape me), but I don't. American citizenship is all that I need and all that I want.

[mlmr]

The post got moved to the Cheese-hole becasue I howeled at Illbay.

What a bore!

[bvw]

I hope you got a reasonable answer -- and thanks for the funny mistake, that allows us all to have fun with. This is the kind if question an official answer is the best for resolving. You can contact the embassey or local consulate of the country you want to "dualize" with, as well as our own state department, local passport office or local US representative.

[exit82]

No need to ask forgiveness--we were just having fun with you! BTW, congrats on being a homeschooler.