Immigration and Dual Citizenship: Is It Possible?
Immigration And Dual Citizenship: Is It Possible?
Vendla A. Bramble
Axia College of University of Phoenix
What would compel someone into leaving home, which is quite possibly the only world he or she may have ever known, and move to another country? People immigrate to other countries for a variety of reasons; sometimes it is not of their own volition. Economic reasons have always been a huge deciding factor; one only has to examine Ireland’s Great Potato Famine to understand why people left in such large numbers. Religious and political persecution also plays a key factor in someone immigrating to a new country, which will hopefully be a safer environment. Upon arriving in a new country some immigrants choose to retain citizenship with their old world while also becoming citizens of their new home. Why would someone willingly put themselves in a situation that would, at best, provide even more paperwork and, at worst, cause hassle, and grief whenever they traveled abroad? Everyone, or nearly everyone, the world over takes pride in his or her ethnic heritage, so it stands to reason even if someone immigrated to another country they would not wish to forget the culture, it is a part of who they are. Telling a person they can no longer be a part of that person’s native culture, but instead must conform to another standard is not only cruel, it is xenophobic. Countries that accept dual citizenship stand to enrich themselves culturally and socially; with enlightened understanding, and less paranoia, dual citizenship is possible.
Before someone immigrates to another country they should take a long serious look at the choices available, especially if there is a desire to hold dual citizenship. Some countries do not seem to have a problem with the idea of their citizens being dual nationals, whereas other countries forbid it. Note. From I Vow To Thee My Country
Vendla A. Bramble
Axia College of University of Phoenix
What would compel someone into leaving home, which is quite possibly the only world he or she may have ever known, and move to another country? People immigrate to other countries for a variety of reasons; sometimes it is not of their own volition. Economic reasons have always been a huge deciding factor; one only has to examine Ireland’s Great Potato Famine to understand why people left in such large numbers. Religious and political persecution also plays a key factor in someone immigrating to a new country, which will hopefully be a safer environment. Upon arriving in a new country some immigrants choose to retain citizenship with their old world while also becoming citizens of their new home. Why would someone willingly put themselves in a situation that would, at best, provide even more paperwork and, at worst, cause hassle, and grief whenever they traveled abroad? Everyone, or nearly everyone, the world over takes pride in his or her ethnic heritage, so it stands to reason even if someone immigrated to another country they would not wish to forget the culture, it is a part of who they are. Telling a person they can no longer be a part of that person’s native culture, but instead must conform to another standard is not only cruel, it is xenophobic. Countries that accept dual citizenship stand to enrich themselves culturally and socially; with enlightened understanding, and less paranoia, dual citizenship is possible.
Before someone immigrates to another country they should take a long serious look at the choices available, especially if there is a desire to hold dual citizenship. Some countries do not seem to have a problem with the idea of their citizens being dual nationals, whereas other countries forbid it. Note. From I Vow To Thee My Country
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