I began writing this blog in 2013, and for the first time, I am not including an research links to backup what I've discovered about a
travel related topic.
All I could find online were law firms
offering to represent those who are interested in travel to the US as a means
to become a citizen with a pdf proposal, however, currently SCOTUS will issue a decision in 2026 as
to what is birthright citizenship, therefore, anyone who is expecting a child
and wants that child born in the US will not know if citizenship will be
granted.
Once more it is Google's AI that can summarize and define
precisely as to whether there is "citizenship" in travel.
Firstly, AI offers a resounding "Yes…" to the
question I posed.
The following is n explanation that provides a nuanced
overlook about the process in the US, which only a lawyer can put into action
for clients who use travel as a way of becoming citizens of any nation in the
world: "… citizenship is deeply intertwined with travel, especially for
non-citizens or permanent residents, as travel duration and intent affect
residency requirements for naturalization (becoming a citizen) and can even
impact your current status, with long absences potentially leading to abandonment
of permanent residency or resetting time needed for citizenship. While citizens
use travel for dual nationality or to maintain ties, travelers
(non-citizens/residents) must manage trips carefully to meet immigration rules,
using documents like re-entry permits for long stays abroad…"
Google's AI also discusses: "…How Travel Affects
Your Path to Citizenship (U.S. Example) Physical Presence: To become a U.S.
citizen, you need to be physically present for a specific time (e.g., 30 months
out of 5 years)…Continuous Residence: Long trips (over 6-12 months) can break
this continuity, requiring you to restart the clock for residency, note
USCIS.gov and Project Citizenship…"
Even the issue of the term: "…Abandonment…" is
well summarized, although with only the US as an example: "…For Green Card
holders, trips over a year might suggest you abandoned your U.S. home,
affecting your status, note USCIS.gov and USA.gov…"
Google's AI also summarizes other affects with regard to
the topic of: "…Citizenship & Travel…" such as: "…Dual
Citizenship… " and how, "…Many people travel holding citizenship in
multiple countries, permitted as long as both nations allow it…"
And as well how to obtain other forms of citizenship, for
instance, "…Citizenship by Investment…", noting that, "…Some
countries offer citizenship in exchange for significant investment, creating
new citizens who can travel freely…" with reference to a law group, Henley
& Partners, lawyers had listed in Google under this topic.
Google's AI adds another brief overlook with this sum up:
"…Travel isn't just about leisure; for immigrants and residents, it's a
critical factor in maintaining or progressing toward full citizenship, while
for citizens, it can involve navigating dual nationality or gaining new
citizenships."
After reading all of the above there should be no doubt
the issue of "citizenship" in this 21st century world is
important to those who want to use travel to become citizens of other nations,
but if you are not interested in travel for citizenship, I say, keep collecting
the memories for your album of good times and amazing escapes from the
inevitable Murphy's Law of travel screwups, I advise you to see the world while
you can before the armchair claims you.
Happy travels!
