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Path to Citizenship

Path to Citizenship . September 30, 2013. 2 Paths to become U.S. Citizen By Birth Born in U.S. State; U.S. territory; Washington D.C.; or military base One or Both Parents are U.S. Citizen Born on U.S. soil to non-citizen parents 2. By NATURALIZATION

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Path to Citizenship

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  1. Path to Citizenship September 30, 2013

  2. 2 Paths to become U.S. Citizen • By Birth • Born in U.S. State; U.S. territory; Washington D.C.; or military base • One or Both Parents are U.S. Citizen • Born on U.S. soil to non-citizen parents 2. By NATURALIZATION • Naturalization: legal process to become citizen for foreign born • Alien: non-citizen • Come to U.S. for school, work, visit, etc. • Some stay for awhile and leave • Others, stay and become naturalized • Immigrant: Person who moves PERMANENTLY to a new country • Could be LEGAL or ILLEGAL

  3. Steps to become U.S. Citizen • Sign Declaration of Intention saying you want to be a U.S. citizen • Live in the U.S. at least 5 years • If married to U.S. citizen, then 3 years • Be at least 18 years old and live in state (currently living in) for at least 3 months • File application for citizenship • Interview with U.S. Citizen and Immigrant Services • Take citizenship test • Oath of Allegiance - Must swear: • Loyal to U.S. above all other countries • Obey laws • Perform in military • Once a U.S. citizen, children are automatically citizens (if you have any) • Dual citizenship: can apply to be citizens of two

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