Citizenship in the United States
U.S. Immigration Center Inc.,1623 Central Ave,Suite 145, Cheyenne,WY
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Objectives
1. What it means to be a United States Citizen
2. Different kinds of Citizenship
3. How people become U.S citizens
Rights of a U.S. Citizen • Voting in federal elections• Being able to serve on a jury• Travel with U.S. passport• Being able to run for federal office• Being able to obtain federal grants and
scholarships
Responsibilities • Defending and supporting our constitution• Serving our country in the military (when
needed)• Respecting the laws of the U.S.• Respecting individual rights of others• Being active in your community
Different Kinds of Citizenship
• Citizenship through Naturalization
• Citizenship through a parent
• Dual Citizenship
Citizenship through Naturalization
• Granted to someone who is…
– A permanent resident– Green card holder
• Citizenship is given to someone who was not naturally born here in the United States
Citizenship through a parent
• Born outside of U.S.
• At least one parent is a U.S. citizen
• Vacation example
Dual Citizenship
• Obtains citizenship in more then one country
• Citizens in the United States and another country
• Grandpa example
How to become a U.S. citizen
1. Requirements
2. Steps
1. Requirements • 18 years or older
• Lived here legally for 5 years• Understand English writing, reading, and
speaking• Basics of history, government and
Constitution
2. Steps you have to take…
• 4 basic steps
• Have to fulfill all citizen requirements before you start the steps
Step #1• Complete Application– Includes detailed information • About family• Employment • Criminal background• Etc.
Step #2
• Photographed
• Fingerprinted
Step #3
• Interviewed
• Test about knowledge of English Language and civics
(reading, writing, language, history, and constitution)
Step #4
• Go to court
• Take oath of allegiance to the United States
• All steps complete= United States Citizen
Disclaimer U. S. Immigration Center is a private entity and is
not affiliated or approved by any government agency. All the online forms that you will be filling with U.S. Immigration Center can be availed free of cost from the USCIS with written instructions. We are not a law firm and don't provide attorney's services. The service fee that you pay to us does not include any applicable government filing fees. We assist you in filling the forms accurately and ensure that it is ready to be filed with the USCIS by you
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