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What is Citizenship: Citizenship is the legal status given to a person who hold citizenship of a country. Citizenship includes many rights, duties and privileges.
United States Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is usually
acquired by birth when the child is born in the territory of the
United States under the 14th Amendment of the United States
Constitution.
Naturalization: The process by which a foreign citizen becomes a United States citizen.
The Citizenship Application Process:
The process of applying for United States
citizenship includes several steps, including submitting several
application forms and supportive documents to the USCIS.
The applicant also need to be eligible to
citizenship.
Download the U.S.
Citizenship Application Guide for complete eligibility
requirements and application instructions.
Who Qualifies for U.S. Citizenship:
Most applicants need to be able to proof a
period of continuous residence and physical presence in the
United States, demonstrate good moral character
and not have a serious criminal record. Other naturalization
requirements may be modified or waived for certain applicants,
such as spouses of U.S. Citizens or individuals currently
serving in the United States military.
Additional Citizenship Requirements:
- A period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States
- The ability to read, write and speak English
- Good moral character
- Knowledge of the principles of the U.S. Constitution
- Favorable disposition towards the United States
- Pass the United States Citizenship Test
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