I am a Canadian, but my father was an American. By 'was', I mean that in 1970 he applied for Canadian citizenship and was forced to give up his American citizenship by the American government. He actually had to go before a panel of people and sign forms saying that he was giving up his citizenship. From my understanding, he had no choice if he was going to proceed with his Canadian citizenship application. Shortly after, the US government dropped that requirement, allowing individuals to retain their citizenship and made it retroactive. My question is this - even though he formally gave up his citizenship because he was technically 'forced' to, would he be affected retroactively by the change in policy.
I've also heard something about the US government considered someone "once an American, always an American", but don't know how true that is.
I'd appreciate any information for those of you out there who are familiar with this area.
I've also heard something about the US government considered someone "once an American, always an American", but don't know how true that is.
I'd appreciate any information for those of you out there who are familiar with this area.