Citizenship U.S.A.

Birth in the United States

Birth Abroad to a U.S citizen Parent
Naturalization Process-
 Complete the questionnaire on Form N-445, Notice of
Naturalization Oath Ceremony.
 Report for your naturalization ceremony and check in with USCIS
(United States Citizenship and immigration service)
 Turn in your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).
 Take the Oath of Allegiance to become a U.S. citizen.

 Dual Citizenship system- Do not have to choose

one nationality over the other. As a U.S. citizen,
you may naturalize in another country without
risking your U.S. citizenship.
 The concept of dual nationality means that a
person is a national of two countries at the
same time.
 Section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (INA)
NEWS- On Wednesday, May 10, 2023,
Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez will introduce
the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2023, a humane,
common-sense, and long-overdue approach to
solving our immigration challenges.
The US Citizenship Act 2023 introduced by
Congresswoman Linda Sánchez creates an earned
roadmap to citizenship for all 11 million
undocumented immigrants, providing Dreamers,
TPS holders, and some farmworkers with an
immediate path to citizenship.

it’s possible to be a national but NOT a

citizen.
Who Are U.S. Nationals?
People born in the United States'
outlying possessions are U.S. nationals.
These places include American Samoa
and Swains Island. They don’t have the

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same rights as U.S. states but are under
the protection of the U.S. government.

The Major Difference Between Citizens

and Nationals
The significant differences between a U.S. citizen
and a U.S. national are voting rights and the
eligibility to hold public office. U.S. nationals are not
allowed to vote in federal elections or serve in a
federal office. To do that, they will have to become
naturalized citizens.
nationals who aren’t U.S. citizens still have many of
the same privileges as citizens.-
they can apply for a U.S. passport and have the
right to protection by consular offices when they
travel abroad. They are also allowed to travel, live,
and work in the United States.
Becoming a Citizen as a U.S. National
Your status as a U.S. national makes it much easier
to become a naturalized citizen. For example,

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foreign nationals must live in the U.S. as green card
holders for three to five years before applying for
naturalization. In comparison, U.S. nationals meet
the residency requirements after only three
months.

7 types of citizenship?

Determining factors
 Citizenship by family (
 Citizenship by birth
 Citizenship by marriage
 Naturalization.
 Citizenship by investment or economic
citizenship.
 Citizenship by honorary conferment.
 Excluded categories.

Most common paths to U.S. Citizenship:

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  Child of a U.S. Citizen.
 Married to a U.S. Citizen.
 Serving in the U.S. Military.
 Lawful Permanent Resident of 5 Years.
 Having a Green Card (officially known as
a Permanent Resident Card allows you to live
and work permanently in the United States.
The steps you must take to apply for a Green
Card will vary depending on your individual
situation. Cards must be renewed every 10
years.
 The green card is a permanent resident ID
issued to immigrants in the U.S.
 The green card lottery gives away up to
55,000 annual permanent visas to other
countries.
 Permanent residents can be fined or jailed
for not having their green card on their
person.

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