Change of foreign citizenship

[Fede]

I have a bit of a tricky question, and I was wondering if anybody might have some insights.

Let's say a Permanent Resident was born in Australia, has Australian citizenship, filed all his documents as such, and holds a Green Card stating that he is an Australian national.

If the immigrant had the opportunity to obtain, for example, Belgian citizenship, and went ahead and did so, would that affect his LPR status in any way? If he retained his Australian citizenship (and obtained dual Australian-Belgian nationality), would that make a difference? If he gave up his Australian citizenship and became a Belgian national only, would he have to register that change and update his Green Card accordingly?

And, finally, would such a change have any effect on his prospects of naturalizing as a U.S. citizen later on?

I'm very curious about your insights; thanks so much for all comments.

[inadmissible]

No, no, no, and no.

[Fede]

No, no, no, and no.

Could you explain?

[rayb]

I think that "Inadmissible" was trying to tell you that the answers to all your questions were a consistent "NO."

U.S. Green Card status, and the later Naturalization application, will be applied based on one's non-U.S. status at time of application. If a U.S. Permanent Resident or Naturalization citizen changes his foreign citizenship status later, after acquiring U.S. status, it has no bearing on his acquired U.S. Permanent Resident or Naturalized status.

--Ray B

Could you explain?

[Fede]

Ray, thanks so much, that made it much clearer.

Would the LPR submit an I-90 with supporting documentation, though, perhaps, to have his current citizenship updated on his Green Card? Or is that line merely an indication of what his citizenship was at the time of the application, as well? Any thoughts?

[rayb]

There is no reason for updating one's other-country citizenship status on USCIS records (with I-90 form) until a new procedure is started (U.S. Naturalization, etc.).

--Ray B

Ray, thanks so much, that made it much clearer.

Would the LPR submit an I-90 with supporting documentation, though, perhaps, to have his current citizenship updated on his Green Card? Or is that line merely an indication of what his citizenship was at the time of the application, as well? Any thoughts?

[Fede]

Thanks so much for your insights, Ray. Very helpful!