Can a US citizen give up its citizenship and go back to being a permanent resident like before?

Question

Can a US citizen give up its citizenship and go back to being a permanent resident like before?

Answer 1

NO I THINK YOU CAN GO BACK TO BEING A NATIONAL OF YOUR ORIGINAL COUNTRY. CITIZENSHIP IS NOT SOMETHING YOU USE WHEN NEED AND THEN THROW AWAY.

WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO GIVE IT UP AFTER ALL THE TROUBLE OF GETTING IT?

Answer 2

yes i think so. i heard people said you can also renounce your citizenship to elude income taxes.

Answer 3

Voluntarily Losing Your US Citizenship (Renunciation)

After becoming a naturalized US citizen, you always have the option of renouncing your US citizenship.   Beware though, if you renounce US citizenship, you will most likely be barred from living in the United States (there are exceptions), and can never become a US citizen again.

In order to renounce your US citizenship, you have to physically be outside the US and it’s possessions when renouncing.   So if you ever plan on renouncing your citizenship, make sure you have a country to live in (no doubts about your citizenship and residency status) and renounce your US citizenship there.   For further information, see the State Department’s circular: Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship.

Can a person voluntarily renounce their US citizenship and still live in the US?   Can you get your green card back or a new green card?   The answer to these questions is technically yes, but it is going to be a legally complicated process.   You will most definitely need the advice and help of an immigration attorney to attempt such a legal maneuver.   You will still have to renounce your US citizenship outside the US, and then need some type of visa or immigration papers to return to the US as a resident.   Keep in mind, the US government will probably resist you every legal step of the way, and there is no guarantee of success.   For further information, see the State Department’s circular: RENUNCIATION OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP BY PERSONS CLAIMING A RIGHT OF RESIDENCE IN THE UNITED STATES.

Voluntarily renouncing your US citizenship should not be taken lightly.   Once you renounce your citizenship, it is nearly impossible to get it back.   You will lose all the benefits of US citizenship including US residency and your US passport, and you will likely still be held responsible for paying any past, current or future US taxes (which is the primary reason why most people want to renounce their US citizenship).   For further information, see the State Department’s circular: LOSS OF NATIONALITY AND TAXATION (please scroll down to this topic after you open this web page).

http://www.newcitizen.us/losing.html