Intent to Renounce U.S. Citizenship

There are many advantages and disadvantages to going through the sometimes lengthy process of renouncing your citizenship. Advantages include tax relief. When you renounce your citizenship, you no longer are subject to paying future taxes after your renunciation is finalized. The disadvantages include trouble traveling abroad; the U.S. passport is among the strongest passports in the world, allowing you to travel more freely. Another disadvantage is the possibility of no governmental assistance or protection – if you are not a citizen in another country, you are at risk to becoming “stateless”, which can cause many problems.

Yes, there is a $2,350 fee. If you apply online, you can also pay online. If you pay by mail, then you can pay via money order, personal check, cashier’s check, or by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

You can file your form online or by mail. Filing online allows you to:

• Pay your filing fee online
• Check the status of your case
• Receive notifications and case updates
• View personalized case completion date estimates
• Respond to requests for evidence
• Manage your contact information, including updating your address

You can create an account to file online. You can also mail your form to your region’s designated USCIS office.

Of course, you can choose to manage your case independently. However, working with immigration experts can help you navigate the process and provide guidance throughout.

You may be represented, at no expense to the U.S. government, by an attorney or other duly authorized representative. Your representative must submit Form G-28, Notice of Entry or Appearance as Attorney or Representative. Your representative may also submit Form G-28 at the time of your interview.

Immigration issues can be quite complicated. Combine that with the current rate of change in U.S. policies, it can be hard to keep up. Our team puts their experience to work for you and your particular situation. We work hard to stay on top of policy changes and are prepared for changes down the line. We offer patented online software, MyEsq, that streamlines the filing process and makes our knowledgeable team of lawyers just a click away.