恢复祖国籍常回家看看不是梦 促改国籍法海外同胞求身份证
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这是为了欢迎习王储访美搞出来的欢迎活动.
发起人、牵头的，似乎是矫海涛（加拿大普通话华人联合会前会长）。
挺富有感情的，文笔细腻
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挺富有感情的，文笔细腻
其实，这个最搞笑：
＂... 原则上赞成本修正案的海内外中国公民和痛被开除中国国籍（“自动丧失中国国籍”）的原中国公民，...。
... 正在征集民意签名的海外版国籍法修正案，是广大海内外同胞集思广益的政治智慧结晶。
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看看老外如何评论双重国籍的利弊吧。
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/pros-and-cons-of-dual-citizenship.html
Pros and Cons of Dual Citizenship
Imagine being a citizen of two countries simultaneously!! Yes! With 'dual citizenship' laws, an individual can be regarded as a citizen of two states/countries. This law has its own merits and demerits, scroll down to learn more.
Dual citizenship laws are very stringent, each country has its own unique set of standards and criteria for granting dual citizenship. This law has often invoked big debates, controversies and disagreement amongst various governments and authorities of countries. In the US, this ongoing debate, especially led to a concept of 'dual nationality'. In his famous speech of 1915, six years after giving up his presidency, Theodore Roosevelt denounced this law and termed it as 'hyphenated Americans'.
Canada, Russia, France, Israel, United Kingdom, United States and Australia are the countries that currently grant dual citizenship. China, India, Philippines, Germany and Japan are the ones who forbid dual citizenship.
Many countries haven't allowed dual citizenship because they think that it will amount to increased immigration of outsiders, high crime rates, less employment opportunities for their citizens and a general socio-cultural imbalance in the society. On the other hand, many countries promote dual citizenship as they feel it increases the competency level of their citizens. This opens the door for free and liberal trade, thereby increasing job opportunities and helping the country to have a global impact.
Dual Citizenship: Pros
Dual citizenship has number of merits. A citizen with a dual passport has many financial advantages. He can travel to both countries because of a dual passport, which certainly takes much less time to process than the normal visa and passport. This is of utmost importance to business heads/business people wishing to invest in the real estate market of that country. In other words, they can buy property easily. This investment can be done in both countries and so it opens a two way path for their income!
A dual citizen is likely to be bilingual, so he can be an asset to a firm that has its business ventures spread globally. Cultural exchange of ideas, intermingling of new people, languages and more opportunities for people to show their talents are some other advantages a dual citizen can have.
Dual Citizenship: Cons
The demerits of dual citizenship must be viewed relative to the merits, for only then can one weigh both sides equally. Legal transactions, misconduct and illegal works are some of the crimes for which different countries have their own set of laws. If a dual citizen is found to be involved in such crimes, it's uncertain with which laws he should be persecuted. This legal uncertainty may be magnified in serious crimes and frauds committed by a dual citizen.
Another issue with dual citizens is whether the state should grant them equal rights in the issues concerning political and social cases of the country. It's a fact that people don't feel a bonding for a particular community, unless they are allowed to freely and constructively participate in issues related to the country.
Also, authorities against dual citizenship argue that it may threaten the political identity of the country. National security may be threatened if terrorists or similar organizations or their members use dual citizenship as an easy path to cross their borders. Another basic question that arises is, which country will the 'dual' citizen be loyal to? People whose loyalties are either divided or elsewhere, may be a threat to the nation's security. It may undoubtedly lead to illegal immigration in various sorts.
Many countries have mandatory participation from its citizens, in military training and wars. In such cases what job should a dual citizen be assigned? As a dual citizen, he may voluntarily quit the training and go to his state and return when things are better. If such breach of national security is done, then what?
Dual citizenship is an ongoing debate and people, states and immigration law makers, all have different views. Still, it exists and is very successful in many countries, especially the liberalized economies.
Martina Navratilova (tennis icon) , tennis star and stunning model Anna Kournikova, iconic actor Arnold Schwarzenegger (also the Governor of California), Madeleine Albright (US Secretary of State 1997-2001), Cristeta Comerford (White House chef for over 10 years) and Jennifer Granholm (Governor of Michigan) are few personalities who belonged to a different country, but accepted US as their homes. Some may or may not have dual citizenship (they may have naturalized American citizenship), but they still form the success story of immigrants. Dual citizenship can give us freedom to travel to countries without much delay, so you can have breakfast in US and easily have your dinner in Switzerland!! Exciting indeed!!
By Kundan Pandey
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/pros-and-cons-of-dual-citizenship.html
Pros and Cons of Dual Citizenship
Imagine being a citizen of two countries simultaneously!! Yes! With 'dual citizenship' laws, an individual can be regarded as a citizen of two states/countries. This law has its own merits and demerits, scroll down to learn more.
Dual citizenship laws are very stringent, each country has its own unique set of standards and criteria for granting dual citizenship. This law has often invoked big debates, controversies and disagreement amongst various governments and authorities of countries. In the US, this ongoing debate, especially led to a concept of 'dual nationality'. In his famous speech of 1915, six years after giving up his presidency, Theodore Roosevelt denounced this law and termed it as 'hyphenated Americans'.
Canada, Russia, France, Israel, United Kingdom, United States and Australia are the countries that currently grant dual citizenship. China, India, Philippines, Germany and Japan are the ones who forbid dual citizenship.
Many countries haven't allowed dual citizenship because they think that it will amount to increased immigration of outsiders, high crime rates, less employment opportunities for their citizens and a general socio-cultural imbalance in the society. On the other hand, many countries promote dual citizenship as they feel it increases the competency level of their citizens. This opens the door for free and liberal trade, thereby increasing job opportunities and helping the country to have a global impact.
Dual Citizenship: Pros
Dual citizenship has number of merits. A citizen with a dual passport has many financial advantages. He can travel to both countries because of a dual passport, which certainly takes much less time to process than the normal visa and passport. This is of utmost importance to business heads/business people wishing to invest in the real estate market of that country. In other words, they can buy property easily. This investment can be done in both countries and so it opens a two way path for their income!
A dual citizen is likely to be bilingual, so he can be an asset to a firm that has its business ventures spread globally. Cultural exchange of ideas, intermingling of new people, languages and more opportunities for people to show their talents are some other advantages a dual citizen can have.
Dual Citizenship: Cons
The demerits of dual citizenship must be viewed relative to the merits, for only then can one weigh both sides equally. Legal transactions, misconduct and illegal works are some of the crimes for which different countries have their own set of laws. If a dual citizen is found to be involved in such crimes, it's uncertain with which laws he should be persecuted. This legal uncertainty may be magnified in serious crimes and frauds committed by a dual citizen.
Another issue with dual citizens is whether the state should grant them equal rights in the issues concerning political and social cases of the country. It's a fact that people don't feel a bonding for a particular community, unless they are allowed to freely and constructively participate in issues related to the country.
Also, authorities against dual citizenship argue that it may threaten the political identity of the country. National security may be threatened if terrorists or similar organizations or their members use dual citizenship as an easy path to cross their borders. Another basic question that arises is, which country will the 'dual' citizen be loyal to? People whose loyalties are either divided or elsewhere, may be a threat to the nation's security. It may undoubtedly lead to illegal immigration in various sorts.
Many countries have mandatory participation from its citizens, in military training and wars. In such cases what job should a dual citizen be assigned? As a dual citizen, he may voluntarily quit the training and go to his state and return when things are better. If such breach of national security is done, then what?
Dual citizenship is an ongoing debate and people, states and immigration law makers, all have different views. Still, it exists and is very successful in many countries, especially the liberalized economies.
Martina Navratilova (tennis icon) , tennis star and stunning model Anna Kournikova, iconic actor Arnold Schwarzenegger (also the Governor of California), Madeleine Albright (US Secretary of State 1997-2001), Cristeta Comerford (White House chef for over 10 years) and Jennifer Granholm (Governor of Michigan) are few personalities who belonged to a different country, but accepted US as their homes. Some may or may not have dual citizenship (they may have naturalized American citizenship), but they still form the success story of immigrants. Dual citizenship can give us freedom to travel to countries without much delay, so you can have breakfast in US and easily have your dinner in Switzerland!! Exciting indeed!!
By Kundan Pandey
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Dual citizenship - pros and cons
As a newcomer to Canada, it is natural to continue to have a sense of belonging to the country you are coming from. So it comes as no surprise that an increasing number of immigrants are choosing to adopt dual citizenship.
According to the last census in 2001, there were at least 691,000 people who listed themselves as dual or multiple citizens. (That figure could be higher as many immigrant parents may not realize that their children born in Canada might be dual or triple citizens depending on the laws of their former countries).
Canada does not discourage dual citizenship - in fact it was among the first countries in the world to introduce the concept, way back in 1977.
If you plan on retaining your current nationality while becoming a Canadian citizen, you can do so. However, you do need to first confirm that the country whose passport you now hold, will in fact allow you this privilege.
Some countries, such as China, Japan and Denmark, do not permit dual citizenship; others, like India, will allow dual nationality for its citizens who move to one of a small list of countries including Canada. And then there are others like Syria that do not allow their people to renounce their citizenship at all.
Is there any advantage in obtaining citizenship of two or more countries? Apart from the obvious connection you likely feel to your birthplace, there are others, including:
employment opportunities
entitlement to social programs, such as pensions
property ownership
unrestricted residency
Dual citizenship often comes at a cost. Many countries have a recurring fee that needs to be paid to maintain your status.
You can usually obtain dual citizenship at any time. So it's possible to renounce the citizenship of your birth country at the time of becoming a Canadian, and reapply for it at a later time.
While Canada does not discourage dual status, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) does warn that there is a potential for this to lead to serious problems, especially in countries where it is not legally recognized or if there is any confusion over what citizenship was used to obtain entry to a third country.
In some countries, travelling with two passports can result in the confiscation of one of them. (Conversely, however, India now requires both passports to be shown.)
Worse, there may be other difficulties you face that the Canadian Embassy might find hard to solve because of confusion over your exact status.
CIC provides several examples:
A Canadian from Toronto went to Italy with his Italian-born parents. He was informed by the Italian authorities that he was considered an Italian citizen and would be required to perform military service. He had to have family members in Toronto obtain certain documents and then have them certified by the Italian consulate before he was allowed to leave Italy.
And then there was the case of a Canadian teenager who travelled to Singapore for the first time to visit his relatives. What he didn't expect was to be arrested at the border and forced to join the military. Because of his dual citizenship, Canadian consular officers could not help him. In Singapore, he was considered a citizen of Singapore.
Here's another: A Canadian citizen of Chinese origin travelled to China on his Chinese documents instead of his Canadian passport. He was arrested for problems associated with a business venture and jailed shortly after his arrival. Despite repeated requests for visitation rights by the Canadian government, access was denied for over four years.
Many countries require their nationals to enter and leave the country on the passport of that country. A dual-national Polish/Canadian husband and wife without valid Polish passports were allowed to enter Poland on their Canadian passports to attend to a family emergency. To leave Poland, however, they were required to obtain Polish passports. The process took several weeks, and their delayed return almost cost them their jobs back in Canada.
When deciding on dual citizenship, there are several issues that CIC urges you to consider:
Military service: Many countries still have compulsory military service. If you are a citizen, and you meet other conditions, you may be legally required to register for military service and to respond to call-up orders. This legal obligation may exist even if you do not reside in the country of your second citizenship. Your obligations could be enforced even if you're just visiting at some point in the future.
Taxation: Taxation arrangements between countries are complex. If you have dual citizenship, you may encounter obligations in both countries. These obligations should be discussed with your financial and/or legal advisers.
Travel: If you travel with two passports, you could be subject to increased scrutiny by immigration and security officials. You could be questioned about missing entry or exit stamps, as well as your reason for having two travel documents. In some countries, possession of a second passport could result in its confiscation or a fine. You may even be prevented from leaving the country.
Marriage, divorce and child custody: Canada recognizes the legality of marriages performed in other countries. However, marriages performed in Canada may not always be considered legal in other countries. Similarly, divorce and child custody documents issued by Canadian courts may not be recognized.
Gay marriages: Canada is one of very few countries to legalize gay marriages. When travelling to many other countries (even across the border to the US), there might be issues that arise on any number of levels.
Education: If the country of your second citizenship provided you with free education, especially at the secondary or professional level, you may be held liable for reimbursing the costs. This is particularly the case if you obtained the education outside the country of your second citizenship.
Inheritances: Some countries may not permit the transfer of inheritances to nationals with a second citizenship.
CIC says preparation and knowledge are the keys to avoiding problems associated with dual citizenship. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the country of your second citizenship before you travel.
Formally establish whether you are subject to any outstanding obligations such as military service, taxation or education repayment. This information should be confirmed in writing. Carry this document with you when you travel - some dual citizens have received inaccurate or incomplete information from officials representing the country of their second citizenship.
If you do run into problems abroad because of your dual citizenship, contact the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate immediately. If you're unable to make contact and require immediate assistance, place a collect call to the Operations Centre, Consular Affairs Bureau, Foreign Affairs Canada, at (613) 996-8885, or send an e-mail to sos@international.gc.ca.This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Canada encourages its citizens with multiple nationalities to use their Canadian passport when travelling abroad, especially when entering the country of their second citizenship.
Using your Canadian passport may provide the basis under which Canada can provide you with consular assistance if you run into difficulties. That may mean obtaining a visa, if that is required for entry by Canadian citizens, and always presenting yourself as a Canadian when dealing with local authorities.
Dual citizenship - pros and cons
As a newcomer to Canada, it is natural to continue to have a sense of belonging to the country you are coming from. So it comes as no surprise that an increasing number of immigrants are choosing to adopt dual citizenship.
According to the last census in 2001, there were at least 691,000 people who listed themselves as dual or multiple citizens. (That figure could be higher as many immigrant parents may not realize that their children born in Canada might be dual or triple citizens depending on the laws of their former countries).
Canada does not discourage dual citizenship - in fact it was among the first countries in the world to introduce the concept, way back in 1977.
If you plan on retaining your current nationality while becoming a Canadian citizen, you can do so. However, you do need to first confirm that the country whose passport you now hold, will in fact allow you this privilege.
Some countries, such as China, Japan and Denmark, do not permit dual citizenship; others, like India, will allow dual nationality for its citizens who move to one of a small list of countries including Canada. And then there are others like Syria that do not allow their people to renounce their citizenship at all.
Is there any advantage in obtaining citizenship of two or more countries? Apart from the obvious connection you likely feel to your birthplace, there are others, including:
employment opportunities
entitlement to social programs, such as pensions
property ownership
unrestricted residency
Dual citizenship often comes at a cost. Many countries have a recurring fee that needs to be paid to maintain your status.
You can usually obtain dual citizenship at any time. So it's possible to renounce the citizenship of your birth country at the time of becoming a Canadian, and reapply for it at a later time.
While Canada does not discourage dual status, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) does warn that there is a potential for this to lead to serious problems, especially in countries where it is not legally recognized or if there is any confusion over what citizenship was used to obtain entry to a third country.
In some countries, travelling with two passports can result in the confiscation of one of them. (Conversely, however, India now requires both passports to be shown.)
Worse, there may be other difficulties you face that the Canadian Embassy might find hard to solve because of confusion over your exact status.
CIC provides several examples:
A Canadian from Toronto went to Italy with his Italian-born parents. He was informed by the Italian authorities that he was considered an Italian citizen and would be required to perform military service. He had to have family members in Toronto obtain certain documents and then have them certified by the Italian consulate before he was allowed to leave Italy.
And then there was the case of a Canadian teenager who travelled to Singapore for the first time to visit his relatives. What he didn't expect was to be arrested at the border and forced to join the military. Because of his dual citizenship, Canadian consular officers could not help him. In Singapore, he was considered a citizen of Singapore.
Here's another: A Canadian citizen of Chinese origin travelled to China on his Chinese documents instead of his Canadian passport. He was arrested for problems associated with a business venture and jailed shortly after his arrival. Despite repeated requests for visitation rights by the Canadian government, access was denied for over four years.
Many countries require their nationals to enter and leave the country on the passport of that country. A dual-national Polish/Canadian husband and wife without valid Polish passports were allowed to enter Poland on their Canadian passports to attend to a family emergency. To leave Poland, however, they were required to obtain Polish passports. The process took several weeks, and their delayed return almost cost them their jobs back in Canada.
When deciding on dual citizenship, there are several issues that CIC urges you to consider:
Military service: Many countries still have compulsory military service. If you are a citizen, and you meet other conditions, you may be legally required to register for military service and to respond to call-up orders. This legal obligation may exist even if you do not reside in the country of your second citizenship. Your obligations could be enforced even if you're just visiting at some point in the future.
Taxation: Taxation arrangements between countries are complex. If you have dual citizenship, you may encounter obligations in both countries. These obligations should be discussed with your financial and/or legal advisers.
Travel: If you travel with two passports, you could be subject to increased scrutiny by immigration and security officials. You could be questioned about missing entry or exit stamps, as well as your reason for having two travel documents. In some countries, possession of a second passport could result in its confiscation or a fine. You may even be prevented from leaving the country.
Marriage, divorce and child custody: Canada recognizes the legality of marriages performed in other countries. However, marriages performed in Canada may not always be considered legal in other countries. Similarly, divorce and child custody documents issued by Canadian courts may not be recognized.
Gay marriages: Canada is one of very few countries to legalize gay marriages. When travelling to many other countries (even across the border to the US), there might be issues that arise on any number of levels.
Education: If the country of your second citizenship provided you with free education, especially at the secondary or professional level, you may be held liable for reimbursing the costs. This is particularly the case if you obtained the education outside the country of your second citizenship.
Inheritances: Some countries may not permit the transfer of inheritances to nationals with a second citizenship.
CIC says preparation and knowledge are the keys to avoiding problems associated with dual citizenship. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the country of your second citizenship before you travel.
Formally establish whether you are subject to any outstanding obligations such as military service, taxation or education repayment. This information should be confirmed in writing. Carry this document with you when you travel - some dual citizens have received inaccurate or incomplete information from officials representing the country of their second citizenship.
If you do run into problems abroad because of your dual citizenship, contact the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate immediately. If you're unable to make contact and require immediate assistance, place a collect call to the Operations Centre, Consular Affairs Bureau, Foreign Affairs Canada, at (613) 996-8885, or send an e-mail to sos@international.gc.ca.This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Canada encourages its citizens with multiple nationalities to use their Canadian passport when travelling abroad, especially when entering the country of their second citizenship.
Using your Canadian passport may provide the basis under which Canada can provide you with consular assistance if you run into difficulties. That may mean obtaining a visa, if that is required for entry by Canadian citizens, and always presenting yourself as a Canadian when dealing with local authorities.
