You will no longer be an American citizen if you voluntarily give up (renounce) your U.S. citizenship.

You might lose your U.S. citizenship in specific cases, including if you:

• Run for public office in a foreign country (under certain conditions)

• Enter military service in a foreign country (under certain conditions)

• Apply for citizenship in a foreign country with the intention of giving up U.S. citizenship

• Commit an act of treason against the United States

Giving up your U.S. citizenship has consequences. You should never make this decision lightly, as it can only be undone under very limited circumstances. Renouncing your U.S. citizenship means that you:

• Give up your rights and responsibilities as a U.S. citizen.

• Must become a citizen of another nation, or risk becoming "stateless."

• May need a visa to visit the United States.

Contact the U.S. Embassy or consulate in the country where you intend to live to renounce your U.S. citizenship.

In Mississippi, as in all other U.S. states, the regulation of U.S. citizenship, including the renunciation of citizenship, is governed by federal law, not state statute. Under federal law, specifically 8 U.S.C. § 1481, a U.S. citizen can lose their citizenship by voluntarily performing certain acts with the intention of relinquishing U.S. citizenship. These acts include running for public office or serving in the military of a foreign state under certain conditions, obtaining foreign citizenship with the intent to give up U.S. citizenship, or committing treason against the United States. Renouncing U.S. citizenship is a serious decision with significant consequences, such as losing the rights and responsibilities of a U.S. citizen, potentially becoming stateless, and requiring a visa to enter the U.S. in the future. To renounce U.S. citizenship, one must contact a U.S. Embassy or consulate in the foreign country where they reside. An attorney specializing in immigration law can provide guidance on the process and implications of renouncing U.S. citizenship.