Does the U.S. Government Recognize Dual Citizenship? A Legal and Practical Analysis

Does the U.S. Government Recognize Dual Citizenship? A Legal and Practical Analysis

By: Brian Figeroux, Esq.    The concept of dual citizenship—also known as dual nationality—raises a complex set of questions about legal identity, allegiance, and rights. For many immigrants, expatriates, or children born to parents from different countries, the ability to hold two nationalities provides practical benefits. But does the U.S. government legally recognize this status, […]

Dual Citizenship: The USA Does Not Recognize, and Revocation of U.S. Citizenship

Dual Citizenship: The USA Does Not Recognize, and Revocation of U.S. Citizenship

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Dual citizenship is a legal status in which a person holds citizenship in two countries simultaneously. This situation often arises when individuals are born to parents from different countries or when they acquire a new nationality through naturalization while retaining their original one. In an increasingly globalized world, dual citizenship has […]

The Origins of Birthright Citizenship in the United States, Explained

The Origins of Birthright Citizenship in the United States, Explained

By Laila Khan, Immigration Impact| Editorial credit: 5 second Studio / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. For over a century, the United States has applied the principle of jus soli, or […]