USA Citizenship is the status of being a citizen of the United States of America. There are two main ways to obtain US Citizenship: by birth or through naturalization.
By Birth: Anyone born on US soil (excluding children of foreign diplomats) is automatically a US Citizen. This is known as “birthright citizenship.”
Through Naturalization: Non-citizens can become US Citizens through a process called naturalization. The requirements for naturalization include:
- Being a legal permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 5 years (or 3 years if married to a US Citizen)
- Being at least 18 years old
- Having a basic knowledge of English and US history/government
- Passing a citizenship exam and an interview with a USCIS officer
- Meeting other eligibility requirements, such as having good moral character and demonstrating a commitment to the US Constitution
Benefits of being a US Citizen include the ability to vote, run for public office, work for the federal government, sponsor family members for immigration, travel with a US passport, and more.
