Legal Question in Immigration Law in American Samoa
Citizenship
I was born in Austria of Austrian born, Naturalised US citizens. Can I become an Austrian citizen and retain my US citizenship? Where do I continue my inquires?
Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Citizenship
based on your inquiry, it seems that you already have obtained your US Citizenship. So your question is best addressed to the Austrian Embassy (there should be one in the US) to see what Austria's rules are regarding having dual citizenship and how to get an Austrian passport, etc.
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Re: Citizenship
The Immigration and Nationality Act states that US citizens are subject to loss of citizenship if they perform certain acts voluntarily and with the "intention" to relinquish US citizenship. One of these acts is obtaining naturalization in a foreign state. Basically, you would have to "intend" to relinquish your US citizenship to lose it. If you don't intend to relinquish your US citizenship in obtaining Austrian citizenship then you should be able to maintain your US citizenship. Austrian law allows dual citizenship.