Dual Citizenship

[EastRound]

I have a dual citizenship with the Ecuadorian Government.

For anyone that has been in my shoes, should I start the process of rescinding my citizenship now or should I wait until I know if I got in or not?

Thanks in advance.

 

[HudsonBay]

No, don't do this.
My DS was in this same situation.
You will be asked by the service academy to sign a statement of renunciation. This document will be held by the academy and presumably the DoD but will NOT be sent to the foreign government.

As far as the Ecuadorian government goes, you will still be considered a citizen. However, while you are serving, you may not act as a foreign citizen. That means you may not travel on or renew a foreign passport. You may not vote in foreign elections or take advantage of any services provided by that foreign government.

Presumably, if you violate any of those conditions or if the foreign government demands some action of you (like drafting you into their army), the DoD will act on your renunciation and submit it.

 

[EastRound]

No, don't do this.
My DS was in this same situation.
You will be asked by the service academy to sign a statement of renunciation. This document will be held by the academy and presumably the DoD but will NOT be sent to the foreign government.

As far as the Ecuadorian government goes, you will still be considered a citizen. However, while you are serving, you may not act as a foreign citizen. That means you may not travel on or renew a foreign passport. You may not vote in foreign elections or take advantage of any services provided by that foreign government.

Presumably, if you violate any of those conditions or if the foreign government demands some action of you (like drafting you into their army), the DoD will act on your renunciation and submit it.

thats relieving to hear. Thanks

 

[txfwindian]

This dual citizenship scenario is such a important matter, I think it is better to consult either the SA or someone who has far more in depth knowledge in this matter. If I were in your shoes, I would not take the advice given here as the only data point and source of truth.

Good luck !

 

[EastRound]

This dual citizenship scenario is such a important matter, I think it is better to consult either the SA or someone who has far more in depth knowledge in this matter. If I were in your shoes, I would not take the advice given here as the only data point and source of truth.

Good luck !

Awaiting response from RC. Thanks!

 

[cb7893]

This dual citizenship scenario is such a important matter, I think it is better to consult either the SA or someone who has far more in depth knowledge in this matter. If I were in your shoes, I would not take the advice given here as the only data point and source of truth.

Good luck !

Am totally with @txfwindian on this.

Definitely, don't renounce before you have to and they'll let you know to do so.

My wife is dual US/Polish as of last February.

Many years ago when DS's were in HS, she did all of the preliminary legwork necessary to request Polish citizenship for them, but did not follow through. Fast forward several years. DS#1 received AROTC scholarship and learning that US Military Officers cannot be dual citizens, everything was left dormant. When he leaves the Military he can follow through if he chooses. I don't know the ramifications to his security clearance were he to keep it active after the military. I can tell you this, as part of that process he practically had to draw a family tree with names and addresses, right down to Cousin Basia in Heidelberg and Uncle Staszek in Bydgoszcz.

Several years later DS#2 received NROTC scholarship, but was medically DQ'ed. At that point, the paperwork was filed and he got the Polish passport. He has saved $ on visas will have an easier time procuring a work permit in the EU.

Bottomline, I hope you do have to renounce it, because that would mean you were successful in your goal to because a US Army Officer.

Best of luck!