Q: New Zealand citizen born in France(1993). My permanent residence card expires next year. Can I get dual citerzinship?
I was born in Nay, France, in 1993.
I have my passport from New Zealand. I am currently still a Citizen of New Zealand. I inherited my citizenship, because both of my biological parents were born in New Zealand.
I am currently 24 years old living in Denver, Colorado. I have an American Permanent Resident card, which expires next year, in 2018. I have lived in America since 2004.
My question is, can I get dual citizenship with America? I am do not know if being a New Zealand citizen effects it or i can just renew my permanent residence card?
A:
When you become a US citizen, you are foreswearing allegiance to you previous country of citizenship; the U. S. doesn’t recognize dual citizenship after the age of 18. Plenty of people carry two passports, however—a U. S. passport and one from their native country. You should check with the government of New Zealand to see what their laws are concerning this issue.
You can certainly renew your card, too.
I hope this one helps!
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