Born in the USA? Those who relinquished US citizenship under INA 349(a) are NOT eligible to vote in the November 3, 2020 US election

<p>September 30, 2020 - Participants include:</p> <p> </p> <p>John Richardson - <a href='http://www.twitter.com/expatriationlaw'>@Expatriationlaw</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Keith Redmond - <a href='http://www.twitter.com/Keith__Redmond'>@Keith__Redmond</a></p> <p> </p> <p>The basic scenario is as follows:</p> <p> </p> <p>A US citizen moved to Canada. He/she then naturalized as a Canadian citizen with the intention of relinquishing US citizenship. At that moment (without specifically notifying the State Department) that person ceased to be a US citizen for nationality purposes. (Note that the definition of citizen for tax residency changed after June 3, 2004. But, this podcast is restricted to citizenship for purposes of nationality only.)</p> <p>Therefore, if you are told that the fact of a US birthplace means that you are a US citizen and can vote in the election, caution is warranted.</p> <p>For a more detailed explanation, see the following blog post:</p> <p> </p> <p><a href='http://citizenshipsolutions.ca/2015/03/03/renunciation-is-one-form-of-relinquishment-its-not-the-form-of-relinquishment-but-the-time-of-relinquishment/'>http://citizenshipsolutions.ca/2015/03/03/renunciation-is-one-form-of-relinquishment-its-not-the-form-of-relinquishment-but-the-time-of-relinquishment/</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>