Over the past 2 weeks, Paul Keating has written a 2-article series regarding US Citizenship, and the implications and procedures to relinquish US Citizenship. I have been following Paul's articles keenly, trying to glean what information I could, because it is an issue that has been on my mind for a couple of years. Over the past couple of years I have written several articles regarding the possibility of becoming a Philippine Citizen myself. On June 10, 2008, I addressed the topic for the first time, and at the end of my article I flatly said that I was going to pursue Philippine Citizenship. After writing that, I went and saw an attorney … [Read more...]
Goodbye U.S. Citizenship (Pt II)
May 6, 2010 By 20 Comments
"That’s it. I’m finished. I can’t take this crap anymore. I’m out of here." That line of thought has passed through my mind on many occasions. Now that I’m in The Philippines, it’s time to do something besides think. This time, I’m really prepared to DO SOMETHING. IT'S TIME FOR CONTINUING Last week's article began with those very words. Sentiments haven't changed much in a week's time, but I've read and researched this topic a little more since you last read those words. My "two r's" centered on whether I overlooked any issues in our discussion on renouncing your citizenship. It's always good to review your work, … [Read more...]
Goodbye U.S. Citizenship (Pt I)
April 29, 2010 By 43 Comments
“That’s it. I’m finished. I can’t take this crap anymore. I’m out of here.” That line of thought has passed through my mind on many occasions. Now that I’m in The Philippines, it’s time to do something besides think. This time, I'm really prepared to DO SOMETHING. IT’S TIME FOR ACTION. Reading MindanaoBob’s articles about U.S. citizenship issues here, here, here and here (there are more, but you get the picture) makes me want to “take care of business.” More U.S. citizens worldwide are renouncing their citizenship now, than ever before. The same holds true with green-card holders: more are severing their ties … [Read more...]
What about my citizenship?
February 25, 2009 By 99 Comments
One question that I get from people all the time has to do with Citizenship. The question usually comes from Americans, and that is what I will address in this article, because since I am an American, I really don't have much knowledge about Citizenship issues for Countries other than the USA and the Philippines. The question that I hear all the times goes like this: Questioner: OK, so you live in the Philippines? What do you do about your US Citizenship? Me: What do you mean, I don't understand what you are talking about. Questioner: I mean, when was the last time you went back to the USA? Me: It's been about 9 years since I've … [Read more...]
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