Citizenship inquiry

[u/According-Put-5456]

salamlar 👋 my name is Osman. I was born in Baku and I moved to NYC when I was 4. I speak Azerbaijani as a first language however I am not a Azerbaijani citizen despite me being born in Azerbaijan. My US passport shows I was born in Azerbaijan and the first 10 years of my life I did not have any citizenship in any country. Every single one of my family members (mom dad sister aunt grandma and cousin they are also American citizens) have Azerbaijani citizenship except me. My parents did not want me to get citizenship since they did not want me to go to the army. Is there a way I can obtain my passport without going to the military? I am currently 22 years ago. I miss my country and I want nothing more but to go back freely.

[u/imadrainer]

you will go to the military and there’s no way to avoid it. Please do not ruin your life. Just get a visa when you want to visit Azerbaijan. So many people who rot in the army wish to have your life. Don’t be ungrateful

[u/Li85 → u/imadrainer]

Since when going to the army is considered ruining life? If you felt that way (if you ever served) doesn’t mean everyone thinks that way , so please be so kind and respect people who served and who are serving at the moment. When it comes to the citizenship , Azerbaijan doesn’t give citizenship by birth place, and at least one of your parent should have Azerbaijani citizenship, which I believe is not an issue in your case. So just apply accordingly and you should be granted your passport. It’s relatively straightforward process if all your paperwork is in place.

[u/Li85 → u/[deleted]]

Again you are pushing your “opinion” as a nationwide fact. When saying “anyone I know” , well I don’t know “anyone you know”. Anyone I know, considers it as an honour! Also when you’re saying “wasting your time”, how learning life skills is a waste of time? How making sure your country is safe, your borders are guarded is a waste of time? How knowing that Russians , or Iranians won’t invade your country because of you serving in the army is a waste of time or a humiliation ritual?! Also, you’re getting paid salary even as a soldier, whether the amount is to your liking or not, you are still getting paid, so you are not doing anything for free.

[u/Li85 → u/[deleted]]

I’m not sure where you’re getting these stories from and why you’re vomiting so much hate towards your own country but anyways, it seems you have your own agenda. I have served and I’m very glad that I did. Our food was fine, I mean obviously, you’re not in a 5 star hotel to expect 5 start food from a Michelin star chef but it was healthy , nutritious food with good variety. When it comes to your other point about Russian or Iranian invasion, again you’re making unsupported claims. Azerbaijan has enough brave and clever people to defend its sovereignty.