Has anyone here Immigrated to the U.S.? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Ara T. · #16 09-05-2011, 09:41 PM

emigrated

aklim · #17 09-05-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chilcutt

There is no way in hell I would give up my U.S. citizenship.
Singapore Government is toying with the idea of granting dual-citizenship.
Until that actually becomes law, my passport will contain the Bald eagle.

If they were to approve dual-citizenship, I dont think it would be a bad idea to do it.

According to my attorney, US does NOT care how many citizenships you have.

Yes they are toying with it but you best consult with an immigration attorney before you do anything. Remember, this is the day and age of data proliferation. Until they allow you to have dual citizenship, they might frown on it and you might have issues. I know that we could not have dual citizenship and had an issue because we have CPF money there tied up in a house. So once we got citizenship here, we gave up the other one, not that we regretted it. Just saying, be careful.

Oddly enough, I agree with singapore on that. After all, they should be able to know where you stand during crunch time. If I were a singaporean, I'd want to know whether you would take your US passport and run home at the first sign of trouble or whether you will stick it out with me here.

Botnst · #18 09-05-2011, 10:10 PM

I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.

spdrun · #19 09-05-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Botnst

I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen...

There's the oath and there's actual policy. Though, I guess a fully honorable person would keep the oath and renounce:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_nationality_law#Dual_citizenship

sjh · #20 09-05-2011, 10:24 PM

Sure.

There are always varying levels.

Ideally they'll resonate.

Botnst · #21 09-05-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by spdrun

There's the oath and there's actual policy. Though, I guess a fully honorable person would keep the oath and renounce:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_nationality_law#Dual_citizenship

Why would one choose dishonor?

aklim · #22 09-05-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Botnst

Why would one choose dishonor?

Easier than being honorable.

Botnst · #23 09-05-2011, 10:52 PM

Okay, if a life of bestial ease is the target, then compromising one's honor is a small thing. Laughably small.

spdrun · #24 09-05-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Botnst

Why would one choose dishonor?

Not always a choice -- some countries make it basically impossible to renounce citizenship.

aklim · #25 09-05-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Botnst

Okay, if a life of bestial ease is the target, then compromising one's honor is a small thing. Laughably small.

Look around. Seem much honor? I don't.

aklim · #26 09-05-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by spdrun

Not always a choice -- some countries make it basically impossible to renounce citizenship.

Care to elaborate?

Botnst · #27 09-05-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by spdrun

Not always a choice -- some countries make it basically impossible to renounce citizenship.

Now you know the price of your honor. This is an opportunity few men survive. Who are men.

Botnst · #28 09-05-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

Look around. Seem much honor? I don't.

In all honesty aklim, I don't give a damn what other people do, I don't have to live with their consciouses. I answer to myself.

aklim · #29 09-06-2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Botnst

In all honesty aklim, I don't give a damn what other people do, I don't have to live with their consciouses. I answer to myself.

Well, be that as it may, my point is that there isn't much honor out there or do you disagree?

sjh · #30 09-06-2011, 12:16 AM

I always like this definition

honor: possessing truth and integrity.