> Yes, I've struggled with this one. I've been in the U.S. for 15 years
> now and only this year did I finally decide to apply for U.S.
> citizenship. One of the main reasons I finally bit the bullet and
> applied is that I have two young children and should anything happen
> to my husband, the high tax would really jeopardize our future here.
> I also have parents who are getting on in age and I didn't want to
> have to worry about being able to get back into the U.S. again should
> I have to be back in the UK for any length of time.
>
> I don't think it's an easy decision at all and it's not always right
> for everyone, but I finally came to the conclusion that I had to do
> what was best for my family.
Must admit I think it is an extremely easy descion.
I had absolutely no intent of naturalisation initially.
But I have found out that it is the absolute no brainer, especially with
Estate scam which was news to me.
I accept that there may be some who can not have dual citizenship and
for them there are additional considerations.
It is not as if you are permanetly marked for life, you can always
forfeit it if circumstances change.
I look at it as the same as getting a SSN, GC and DL, just
another process.
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