My husband and I are U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Are we required to file for divorce in Canada because we're legal residents there? If it's permissible to file in either country, anyone know of pro's or con's for either choice? [more inside]
posted by otfence on Sep 16, 2009 - 4 answers

Please recommend an attorney -- preferably one in the Los Angeles area -- for an unusual Italian citizenship by descent case. Looking for one with knowledge of complicated 20th Century treaties regarding the former Ottoman Empire, modern Turkey, Italy, and Greece, and experience dealing with a lack of some typical primary citizenship evidence. [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Jun 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Gift ideas for an 80-year-old who's virtually a stranger? [more inside]
posted by Work to Live on Jun 10, 2009 - 12 answers

Bought my first watch (ever). Will I be passing it on to my (future) grandkids? What is the lifespan of a watch? [more inside]
posted by Spurious on Jun 6, 2009 - 15 answers

How long will it take to relinquish my Brazilian citizenship? [more inside]
posted by cheechman85 on Apr 9, 2009 - 9 answers

Can a US/Canadian dual citizen travel in Cuba without a licence? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 26, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I find an Australian migration agent who's good with the creative industries, or otherwise unusual career paths? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Oct 3, 2008 - 1 answer

How does a US citizen with an Italian heritage get an Italian Passport? [more inside]
posted by birdlips on Jul 8, 2008 - 10 answers

International Marriage filter: When a US Citizen marries a foreigner, what process is involved in bringing the new spouse to the US and getting permanent resident status? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Jun 23, 2008 - 15 answers

Looking for websites and podcasts with tips on being a better citizen journalist/blogger. [more inside]
posted by Unsomnambulist on Jun 23, 2008 - 4 answers

I am a British citizen, my fiance is Japanese. We are getting married in Japan in August. Immediately after the wedding, we are planning on going to the UK Visa Application Centre in Osaka to apply for a spouse visa to allow my (by then) wife to re-enter the UK and work. I will then return to the UK towards the end of August and she plans to return in September (once the visa has been approved). Can anyone who has been through or knows about this process offer any advice, experiences or opinions? [more inside]
posted by mairuzu on Jun 11, 2008 - 3 answers

Can US citizens access US Naval home ports abroad? [more inside]
posted by yellowlightman on May 3, 2008 - 2 answers

I am a Canadian who worked for two months in the NJ last year. How do I sort out my taxes in the US? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace on Mar 30, 2008 - 13 answers

I think I may be a British citizen by descent. What now? [more inside]
posted by SemiSophos on Mar 14, 2008 - 11 answers

How to mount a public awareness campaign? [more inside]
posted by frosty_hut on Aug 29, 2007 - 4 answers

How does one unregister to vote? [more inside]
posted by ZachsMind on May 29, 2007 - 20 answers

My girlfriend is a very illegal immigrant living in the United States. When we get married, what will the residency process be like? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 20, 2006 - 28 answers

Can my husband, born of a Canadian mother at the wrong time, get Canadian citizenship before moving to Canada? The customs agent told us where to look, but we're still confused. [more inside]
posted by Cricket on Oct 5, 2006 - 2 answers

What rights do I have when re-entering the US? Let's say that I, a natural-born US citizen, am returning to the US after a vacation. Does the bill of rights still apply to me when speaking to the nice man at Customs/Immigration? [more inside]
posted by kc8nod on Sep 19, 2006 - 25 answers

If a salary is listed in a US job posting is that a hidden signal that the job is actually intended for a non-citizen and that I, as a US citizen, shouldn’t bother applying? [more inside]
posted by freshgroundpepper on Nov 27, 2005 - 10 answers

Credit cards for non-citizens/permanent residents? [more inside]
posted by reverendX on Jul 17, 2005 - 10 answers

Seeking advice from US citizens who have married foreigners who happened to be illegal. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 14, 2005 - 16 answers

French Citizenship or Residence

I am a United States citizen who is looking to move to France. I am currently living in the Republic of Ireland but I am finding it harder and harder to maintain legal residence (even though, my mother is remarried to an Irishman and my ancestry is Irish) It seems you either have to be offered a contract for employment or be a student to stay here. I HEARD that requirements for French citizenship or permanent residence were more lenient. Does anyone have any information on this. I am NOT "highly skilled" in the slightest, unless you consider fixing PCs and Macs a skill.
posted by Livewire Confusion on Feb 5, 2005 - 12 answers

How do I find a European to marry? I am a well educated 35 year old woman. I want to move to Europe and become an EU citizen. The country doesn't matter.
posted by Stylistique on Jan 19, 2005 - 29 answers