Happy birthday, Fiona!

Get it together, nation-states, and stop screwing over your citizens.

The US doesn't recognise dual citizenship and will remove citizenship if you pledge alliegance to another state.

Oh crap that's super worrying - we were told DH could have both. Argh.

We'll be getting all three for the baby once it pops out though.

Get it together, nation-states, and stop screwing over your citizens.

Seriously.

Oh crap that's super worrying - we were told DH could have both. Argh.

Do check because my information could be out of date. I'm going to the nearest consulate soon to discuss options.

Friends of mine acquired US citizenship and kept their British. That way round isn't a problem.

Thank you, -t! I'm making my favourite cake, coffee-walnut, ahead of the final of Bake-Off and a wee party this evening.

(Popping in...)

The US doesn't recognise dual citizenship and will remove citizenship if you pledge alliegance to another state.

Not necessarily true, Fiona. The U.S. doesn't formally recognize dual citizenship, but hasn't taken any actions to prohibit it. The only way you can lose your U.S. citizenship is by affirmative actions showing intent:

The loss of U.S. citizenship can only occur if a person's actions demonstrate an intent to give up his or her citizenship. Such actions might include:

Serving in the armed forces of a country which is engaged in hostilities against the United States.

Formally renouncing one's U.S. citizenship in front of a duly authorized U.S. official.

Committing an act of treason against the United States, or attempting or conspiring to overthrow the U.S. Government.

Voluntarily applying for another citizenship will only terminate your U.S. citizenship if you have the intention of terminating it. [link]

Jars, it shouldn't be a problem for your DH to obtain UK citizenship and keep his U.S. A high school friend of mine lives in London, is married to a Scotsman, and is going for UK citizenship. He is not losing his U.S. passport.

It's good to see your post, Fiona. I'm sorry that your job situaion is so much less than ideal.

Thanks Maria, that's very helpful! I shall get to the consulate ASAP. I need to renew my US passport anyway.

No problem, Fiona! I have dual U.S.-Italian citizenship, and I was just asked a similar question by a family friend so my recall (and links list) was very fresh.

Good luck!

And Jars, I forgot to tell you congrats on impending motherhood!

Lurkers, it is so nice to hear from you. Congratulations, sympathy, and ~ma as necessary to each of you. Please don't be strangers.

Fiona! Jars! So nice to see you.

Maria, thank you for the info - we're dealing with dual citizenship questions right now. Gotta get Peanut's paperwork in order.

Jars, it shouldn't be a problem for your DH to obtain UK citizenship and keep his U.S.

Phew! Thanks!

I don't know if I'm more relieved or dismayed that I only have the one option for citizenship!