A heart of darkness? | 34 comments (34 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: It takes 5 years to get citizenship (none / 1)

Is it a Dutch requirement that you give up your US citizenship?

... In order to lose U.S. citizenship, the law requires that the person must apply for the foreign citizenship voluntarily, by free choice, and with the intention to give up U.S. citizenship.
Intent can be shown by the person's statements or conduct.The U.S. Government recognizes that dual nationality exists but does not encourage it as a matter of policy because of the problems it may cause. ...

Oye, vatos, dees English sink todos mi ships, chinga sus madres, so escuche: el fleet es ahora refloated, OK? — The War Nerd

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Sat Sep 8th, 2007 at 03:44:44 AM EST
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Re: It takes 5 years to get citizenship (4.00 / 2)

There are some exceptions, but basically the current (and the previous) Dutch government wants to "strengthen the ties" of the immigrants to the Dutch state by not allowing dual citizenship. This is how they explain the policy, anyway.

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by tzt (tzt) on Sat Sep 8th, 2007 at 06:18:36 AM EST
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A heart of darkness? | 34 comments (34 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)