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Use of the US passport is mandatory for US citizens when leaving and entering the US.
Yes, my kids have US passports. So do I. I also have a Canadian passport. It's not unusual. But I have to tell you, I've always used my Canadian passport for entering Canada and my US passport for entering the states. That's what everyone does.
Your children, when they are old enough will qualify to attend a Canadian University, as citizens. The cost at a University in Canada, compared to the same degree in the USA will be about half the cost, in dollars.
Why ? Canadian Universities are tax payer supported, so the costs are lower, overall. One qualifier, most Canadian Universities require a student to be a resident of Canada, to get " local rates ". Being a resident means physically being present in the Province where the University is located, for at least 12 months, before applying for admission.
Once your kids have their dual citizenship, they can move back and forth across the Canada / USA border, at will. Use the passport of the country that you are entering, and the other one when returning to the other country. Faster and no hassles, you are a citizen, on both sides, right ?
Jim B
Toronto.
Thanks Jim. Do have somewhere I can read up on this? My understanding is that it seems to have changed. I also thought there was a residency requirement but when I googled it this is all I could find.
And looking at the web sites for UBC, Ryerson, and McGill they have only a citizenship requirement for lower fees. Fee Categories - Current Students - Ryerson University
It doesn't really matter to us as we will give our kids the choice of which country they would like attend school in but I would like to know the answer.
Use of the US passport is mandatory for US citizens when leaving and entering the US.
I actually looked this up cause I wondered if I've been breaking the law this whole time
From the state dept
"Most foreign countries require a valid passport to enter and leave. Some countries may allow you to enter with only a birth certificate, or with a birth certificate and a driver’s license, but all persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling must present a valid passport to reenter the United States."
Thanks Jim. Do have somewhere I can read up on this? My understanding is that it seems to have changed. I also thought there was a residency requirement but when I googled it this is all I could find.
And looking at the web sites for UBC, Ryerson, and McGill they have only a citizenship requirement for lower fees. Fee Categories - Current Students - Ryerson University
It doesn't really matter to us as we will give our kids the choice of which country they would like attend school in but I would like to know the answer.
Thanks everyone!
I'm counting on this for my kids as admission to the top public universities is tough here in Texas with the 10% rule. Under $10k a year for UBC, McGill or Queens etc would be a fantasic option and likely our first choice in any event unless we're mistaken.
If you get a definitive answer somewhere please update.
A Canadian University, for example in Manitoba, would give a reduced rate for those students who LIVE in that Province, compared to students who do not live there, but are Canadians. That was what I was taking about, in my previous post.
In Quebec, the tuition costs are the lowest in Canada, so attending an English language University such as McGill or Concordia, is the best deal. The problem is getting in, as the competition is super tough. Most courses require a 90 percent average, or higher.
My Wife was an administrative manager at the University of Toronto, for a number of years. The number of US students in the average graduating class is about 15 percent of the total . On the other hand the largest alumni club for the U of T is in Hong Kong. Go figure ?
A Canadian University, for example in Manitoba, would give a reduced rate for those students who LIVE in that Province, compared to students who do not live there, but are Canadians. That was what I was taking about, in my previous post.
In Quebec, the tuition costs are the lowest in Canada, so attending an English language University such as McGill or Concordia, is the best deal. The problem is getting in, as the competition is super tough. Most courses require a 90 percent average, or higher.
My Wife was an administrative manager at the University of Toronto, for a number of years. The number of US students in the average graduating class is about 15 percent of the total . On the other hand the largest alumni club for the U of T is in Hong Kong. Go figure ?
Jim B
Toronto.
Gotcha, thank you! The Hong Kong club doesn't surprise me. When I graduated from boarding school near Toronto in 1994 about 20% of my class were from Hong Kong and for some reason most of them went to U of T.
hml1976: Have you started the process? I am Canada citizen then US citizen. All my three kids are canadian citizen. Here is the form you need CIT 0001. And the process now is so simple. I used to do it with consulate in person but they don't do it anymore. The whole process takes about 3 months (my first child took 10 months and now they speed up the process).
Just going through this process myself. I am a Canadian citizen but living in the US. My child was born here.
Have to fill out CIT 0001, provide certified copies of birth certificate, proof of parent's citizen status at the time of birth and citizenship photos.
Right now the website says it's taking 6 months to process and a fee of $75.
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