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Subject: Canadian & US Passport


Hello David Ingram

Two years ago I met with you to discuss moving back to Canada. I am a
Canadian citizen with a green card living in the US. My wife is American. I
am self employed and  my business takes me all over the  the US.

To ensure that the US customs does not stop me from re-entering the US to
work, you recommended that I get my US citizenship and therefore have dual
citizenship. I have applied and will be getting this in Jan 03.

Here is my question that nobody can answer....................

I Can! The answer is simple.  The US does not care if you are a Canadian when you have a US passport. You enter the US with your US passport and nothing else. The US will be concerned about your residency status because things like duty are treated differently if you are a returning US resident than if you are a visiting US citizen.


When I enter the US I will show my US passport and entry should not be a
problem. What passport do I show when I re-enter Canada????? Canadian or
American? Will this become a problem and do they cross check my name in an
international computer?
Will they take away my Canadian passport when I get my US passport?
Thank you for your assistance.


When you enter Canada, you show them your Canadian Passport. No one will take away your Canadian Passport unless you attend at a Canadian Consulate or a Canadian citizenship court and renounce your Canadian citizenship.

I cannot think of any reason why anyone would do that..

ingram


Sincerely,

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ingram







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