Dual Citizenship: What U.S. Naturalization Really Means
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Dual Citizenship: What U.S. Naturalization Really Means
August 19, 2026 · Akula & Associates, P.C.
Many prospective citizens worry that naturalizing in the U.S. means giving up their citizenship elsewhere. In most cases, U.S. law does not require renouncing prior citizenship — though your home country's laws may differ.
The Oath of Allegiance taken during naturalization pledges loyalty to the United States but does not include an explicit renunciation clause recognized by most other countries as terminating citizenship.
We help clients understand how naturalization interacts with their country of origin's citizenship laws so they can make an informed decision before filing the N-400.
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