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Originally Posted by stomachmonkey
I have a similar situation with Germany.
She may no longer be a US citizen.
The US does allow dual citizenship but with stipulations.
If she does qualify, is a dual citizen and it does not cause any conflicts with her Canadian citizenship then may as well keep it.
Best to consult with an attorney for the specifics.
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My understanding is that the only sure way to rid herself of US citizenship now is to renounce it formally.
Until then a citizen has all the obligations of citizenship, including filing US tax returns.
This is where things get a bit scary for people who didn't know they were citizens, or had this obligation:
Tax penalties on U.S.-Canadian citizens in Canada "outrageous," MP Don Davies says | The Vancouver Observer