Can I have dual citizenship after naturalizing in the United States?

In general, yes. The United States allows dual citizenship: U.S. naturalization does not formally require you to renounce your original nationality, including for those who arrive through the EB-5 investment pathway.

At the federal level, the U.S. government does not compel a naturalized citizen to give up their previous citizenship. The decisive factor lies on the other side: it is the law of your country of origin that determines whether acquiring U.S. citizenship causes you to lose your original nationality.

Some countries fully accept dual citizenship; others provide for the automatic loss of nationality when a citizen acquires another. For that reason, it is worth checking how your home country’s legislation addresses the issue before completing the process.

• The United States does not require renunciation of a prior citizenship at naturalization.
• Whether you keep both depends on the rules of your country of origin.
• Also consider any tax, military, or legal obligations in each country.

Since each jurisdiction has its own rules, the best course of action is to confirm the current requirements through official sources in both countries and, if needed, review your specific situation with a specialist before making a decision.

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