Does having dual citizenship affect security clearance?

Having a dual citizenship is no longer impossible in terms of also having or petitioning for a national security clearance. However, the perceived notion of having a foreign passport can still be viewed as having foreign preference when the foreign passport is used for matters besides travel necessity.

Can a Canadian become a police officer in the US?

Most police departments and all Federal police agencies require US citizenship. A handful of states allow non-citizens to become police officers only if they are US permanent residents. Otherwise, you cannot become a police officer in the USA.

Can you be a dual US and Canadian citizen?

Under the right circumstances, person is allowed to become a citizen of both Canada and the United States, simultaneously. Many people enjoy the benefits of dual citizenship, allowing them to to travel back and forth freely, vote, and otherwise take advantage of the rights of citizens in both countries.

Can a permanent resident become a police officer in Canada?

Those applying for the RCMP need to meet the following additional requirements: Permanent resident applicants need to have resided in Canada for the last 10 years. Be at least 19 years old. Possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s licence.

Does becoming Canadian affect my American citizenship?

A Canadian will not lose their citizenship if they take on another nationality or nationalities. If they are naturalized as a citizen, they will retain their original citizenship in addition to their Canadian citizenship, provided that the other country also allows dual citizenship.

Is it easy for a Canadian to become a U.S. citizen?

Unless born abroad to U.S. citizen parents, Canadian citizens cannot just apply for U.S. citizenship. Instead, Canadians usually have to be a permanent resident (green card holder) and reside in the United States for a certain period of time before they are eligible to naturalize.

Can dual citizens work for the CIA?

You must be a U.S. citizen or a dual-national U.S. citizen to work at CIA. If you are in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen, you can apply as soon as you are awarded citizenship, but not before. Also, you must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a job at CIA.