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“Gu Ai Ling” and the renunciation of American citizenship

In addition to being praised for his ability, “Gu Ai Ling” or “Eileen Ku” is a freestyle ski athlete. Half Chinese-American gold medal holder at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics is also a target of interest in regards to her decision to hold Chinese nationality To compete with the army of athletes in this dragon land

According to the New York Times, 18-year-old Gu gave a two-hour interview to reporters after winning her first gold medal and was asked “at least six times” if she still holds U.S. citizenship. As China does not allow citizens to hold dual citizenship, Gu Liang replied. by saying only that She was supported by both nations.


Deciding to compete on behalf of China which is the mother’s home country This caused Gu to face many people’s strong reflexes. which she admitted can not create happiness for everyone

There are a number of athletes which grows in the United States but compete for China in this Olympics and Gu is the most outstanding

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) allows athletes holding dual nationalities to compete. but must hold a national passport that they represent only the competition

  Gu Ai Ling, aka Eileen Gu, during practice at the USS Grand Prix in California - AFP Photo
The renunciation of American citizenship It’s not an easy thing to do, it’s fast. Just submitting an application for renunciation of citizenship payment of fees and return the passport But it can have long-term, lifelong effects for anyone. who still want to have a relationship with America, for example, if there is a family in America and need to visit which making the request to go back will be more difficult because the passport has been returned

In addition, one important thing to be careful of when applying for citizenship is renunciation. The applicant for renunciation of nationality must ensure that They have acquired citizenship in another country, otherwise they risk becoming stateless. This makes life difficult in all areas such as work, education, receiving medical benefits, marriage, ownership. or tenants of housing, etc. Being stateless does not have any national protections and is at risk of permanent exile from the United States.

In the “Federal Register” (Federal Register), which is a notice of the federal government. A list of people has been published. who has renounced citizenship on a quarterly basis But immigrants to a foreign country may have to wait months or even years for their names to be listed there. And until now, the name of “Eileen Gu” had not appeared.
Information from Eileen Gu and the repercussions of renouncing US citizenship at sports.yahoo.com.

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