tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262551075134931921.post5089962283032954319..comments2023-12-21T05:31:14.877-05:00Comments on Culture Shock: CitizenshipJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13195572180857424144noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262551075134931921.post-79709694458449466452014-11-12T11:42:45.518-05:002014-11-12T11:42:45.518-05:00I collected all the answers and passed the test. ...I collected all the answers and passed the test. I have written an iPhone/iPad flashcard app to help others study. More info on the website: http://www.croatiancitizenshiptest.comlorihttp://www.croatiancitizenshiptest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262551075134931921.post-60427899952561697982014-06-01T16:36:01.770-04:002014-06-01T16:36:01.770-04:00Same here in Russia. For certain reasons I prefer ...Same here in Russia. For certain reasons I prefer U.S. citizenship, but God leads me down surprising paths sometimes. We didn't get our son a Russian passport, either. Just had a bad feeling about it.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15283395756742923658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262551075134931921.post-66349086555536509782013-11-23T21:33:28.956-05:002013-11-23T21:33:28.956-05:00It covers the structure of the government - knowle...It covers the structure of the government - knowledge of historical sites, landmarks, sporting events and literary figures as well as historical dates of importance and knowledge of the National Anthem. All the questions may be found online. Learning the answers is fairly simple - the internet is wonderful for finding informationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262551075134931921.post-29033952060468517012013-11-23T21:30:25.781-05:002013-11-23T21:30:25.781-05:00You need to answer 15 of 100 questions correctly -...You need to answer 15 of 100 questions correctly - Not all are multiple choice. Some are complete the sentences.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262551075134931921.post-2758096802411602592012-09-11T03:21:26.788-04:002012-09-11T03:21:26.788-04:00Hi Jeremy, I have almost the same situation as you...Hi Jeremy, I have almost the same situation as you. I'm a Canadian citizen, with no blood ties to Croatia, living in Varazdin. I have a wife and a daughter (Croatians of course) and I have been living here for 6 years. <br /><br />In my opinion, try to go for dual citizenship. It will make travel, residency issues, and a whole lot of things go away. At the same time, I would check with the IRS and see what they say about changing your citizenship status. Taxes suck. I did the same with the Canadian authorities about taxes. There should be a 1-800 number you can call through Skype so that you can talk to an IRS rep. <br /><br />In my case, I will apply for permanent residency in Croatia. There is now a questionnaire (cultural test) that needs to be completed. It is in Croatian, and I am wondering if anyone has taken it. It is 15 questions, multiple choice. Jeremy, did you take the test? <br />Patrick GaleskiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083092236287515475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262551075134931921.post-77742901460041599642012-07-21T11:45:36.466-04:002012-07-21T11:45:36.466-04:00If you really wouldn't have to renounce the Am...If you really wouldn't have to renounce the American citizenship I would say go for it.<br />Do you now have to pay taxes to the US (despite residing abroad)? That's the only positive thing I see in giving up your citizenship.<br />Having the citizenship of the country of one's residence is a big advantage, however, I would never renounce my citizenship if required. <br />Btw, I don't think Croatia forbids non-single nationality.Filipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262551075134931921.post-46880938052121356812012-07-18T21:44:44.751-04:002012-07-18T21:44:44.751-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Hamltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14250812586314383199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262551075134931921.post-84573336206317626022012-07-18T14:11:34.153-04:002012-07-18T14:11:34.153-04:00Interesting... never heard of having to give up on...Interesting... never heard of having to give up one citizenship to get another, but me not hearing about it doesn't mean much. The thought of giving up my US citizenship hasn't ever crossed my mind. Did they tell you why they might require it?Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03676939108446359965noreply@blogger.com