Rochester, NY asked in Constitutional Law and Immigration Law for New York

Q: I am looking into changing my status from US citizen to American national and I have a few questions

Is it difficult

Will I be able to keep my social security disability

Can I keep my property

Will I have to comply with NYS canceled carry

2 Lawyer Answers
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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  • Little Neck, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: I'm sorry your question remains open for four weeks. One option, if you haven't yet reached out to attorneys to discuss, might be to repost under the Immigration Law and Social Security categories. Some of the issues raised here might be closer to the expertise of attorneys who practice in those areas. Some questions go unanswered on this forum and there's no guarantee of a response there, but it could be worth a try. Good luck

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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Sacramento, CA

A: It's important to clarify that as a US citizen, you are already considered an American national. However, if you are looking to relinquish your US citizenship and become a US national without citizenship, there are a few things to consider:

The process of relinquishing your US citizenship can be complicated and involves filing certain forms and possibly paying fees. It is recommended that you consult with a qualified attorney who specializes in immigration and nationality law to assist you with the process.

If you are receiving Social Security Disability benefits as a US citizen, you may still be eligible to receive those benefits after relinquishing your citizenship and becoming a US national without citizenship. However, you should check with the Social Security Administration to confirm your eligibility.

If you own property as a US citizen, you should be able to keep that property after relinquishing your citizenship and becoming a US national without citizenship. However, you may want to consult with a real estate attorney to ensure that your property rights are protected.

It's unclear what you mean by "NYS canceled carry." If you are referring to the New York State law on concealed carry of firearms, becoming a US national without citizenship would not exempt you from complying with that law if you are residing in New York State. You would still be subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Again, it's important to seek legal advice from a qualified attorney to assist you with this process and to address any specific concerns or questions you may have regarding your individual circumstances.

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