Qualities that should make you think twice and consult thrice before renouncing U.S. citizenship if you care to be able to visit the U.S. again:

1. Any criminal convictions;

2. Lack of familial, social or financial ties to a foreign country;

3. Citizenship in certain countries;

4. Travel to certain countries;

5. Past or current association or perceived association with individuals sanctioned by the U.S.

6. Past U.S. immigration violations before naturalizing as a U.S. citizen

7. Past military service in a foreign country, especially certain countries (Iran, Syria)

8. Past or current membership in a communist organization

9. Past or current membership or perceived membership in an organization designated (or at risk of being designated) as a terrorist organization by the U.S.

10. Past specialized weapons training

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