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Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Should immigrants to Peru be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Multiple citizenship, also called dual citizenship is a person's citizenship status, in which a person is concurrently regarded as a citizen of more than one state under the laws of those states. There is no international convention which determines the nationality or citizen status of a person, which is defined exclusively by national laws, which vary and can be inconsistent with each other. Some countries do not permit dual citizenship. Most countries that permit dual citizenship still may not recognize the other citizenship of its nationals within its own territory, for example, in relation to entry into the country, national service, duty to vote, etc.

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 @923Z93G from Pennsylvania  answered…3yrs3Y

No, revoke the status of those with non-Commonwealth citizenship and halt all immigration

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would your life change if you or your family members could become citizens of more than one country?

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Imagine you are starting a new life in a foreign land; how important would holding onto your original citizenship be to you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If a friend of yours had to choose between two nationalities, what advice would you give them and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What do you think are the benefits and drawbacks of allowing individuals to have citizenship in multiple countries?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How might dual citizenship affect an individual's sense of identity and loyalty?

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Can you think of any scenarios where having dual citizenship might be particularly beneficial or problematic?

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How do you feel about the idea of someone voting or participating in the political processes of two countries?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Should those with dual citizenship be required to fulfill obligations, such as military service, in both countries; why or why not?

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In what ways do you think dual citizenship can impact international relations between countries?

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What cultural or personal value do you see in a person maintaining citizenship in their country of origin when living abroad?

 @9334YP3answered…3yrs3Y

No, unless it was acquired from birth (e.g. one US and one non-US parent).

 @8TP6QKSanswered…3yrs3Y

Dual citizenship should only be acquired through birth

 @92YHQCV from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, unless they have committed either a crime OR an act of terrorism. However, if they're from Countries where people who are Born there can Never leave (e.g., North Korea), then, No

 @92YHQCV from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, unless they have committed either a very serious crime OR an act of terrorism. However, if they're from Countries where people who are Born there can Never leave (e.g., North Korea), then, No

 @92YHQCV from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, unless they have committed a crime OR an act of terrorism

 @92YHQCV from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, unless they have committed a very serious crime OR an act of terrorism

 @758XGBQ from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but bar dual citizens for being in the military, holding public office, or having high security clearance.

 @75KRFBJ from Nebraska  answered…4yrs4Y

Only with participating countries.

 @8G78S5G from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, If they are highly skilled

 @8GRZRL8 from Illinois  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as it is not a country we are at war with

 @8HCRRMJ from Idaho  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only two countries and not if there is any hint of terrorist activities.

 @8KG7DR8 from Maryland  answered…4yrs4Y

As long as they don't have a criminal record, then yes.

 @LangworthyUS9th from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No. Dual loyalties

 @8L2DQDJ from Pennsylvania  answered…4yrs4Y

yes if they can get citizenship in the us

 @8NXSCW2 from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but give up voting rights

 @8R5QLL3 from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but we should not allow any new immigrants into the country at this time.

 @8T9X24H from California  answered…3yrs3Y

No, but allow permanent residential visas.

  @8VHBC3L from West Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and expand the possible number of citizenships that one is able to hold

 @8W2DG5C from Maine  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but if they get money or fundings for whatever they get less or no money from the United States.

 @8W82FZ5 from Colorado  answered…3yrs3Y

Only if they are in and out of the country for at least 1/2 of a year.

 @charmingsirnick from New Jersey  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and allowed people with roots in other countries to gain dual citizenship as well.

  @8XD6BY6 from Nevada  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, unless they have committed a violent crime and/or an act of terrorism

  @8ZH59GG from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, as long as the country of origin allows dual citizenship.

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