Cleveland, OH asked in Immigration Law for California

Q: I have a US green card and I'm getting citizenship of Isreal. Can this affect renewing my green card?

I'm wondering if getting citizenship in a different country can be seen as a ground for violating green card requirements and result in green card renewal rejection?

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A: Obtaining citizenship in another country, such as Israel, generally does not automatically impact the renewal of your US green card. The United States recognizes dual citizenship, meaning you can hold citizenship in multiple countries simultaneously without it being viewed as a violation of green card requirements. However, it is important to maintain the obligations and requirements of your US green card, such as maintaining residency in the United States and complying with any relevant rules regarding travel and duration of stay. As long as you continue to meet the criteria for green card renewal and fulfill your obligations as a permanent resident of the United States, obtaining citizenship in another country should not typically pose an obstacle to renewing your green card.

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