WHO ARE AMERICA’S CITIZENS?

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WHO ARE AMERICA’S CITIZENS?

U.S. CITIZENSHIP What is the easiest method of becoming a U.S. citizen? Birth Other ways? Naturalization - A legal way to obtain citizenship (rights and duties of a member of a state) What is a dual citizen? Enjoy the rights in USA and in another country. IE: Children born abroad from US parents are citizens of both. Children of military personnel not born on US bases.

Steps for Naturalization Non-citizens or aliens Immigrants – Person who moves permanently to a new country Sign declaration of intention Live in US for at least 5 yrs. If you are married to a US citizen only 3 yrs. Take citizenship classes If 18 and have lived in the state they seek naturalization for at least 3 months they may file for app of citizenship.

Steps for Naturalization Interview and Exam – interview with USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) official. Take a citizenship exam If pass exam and USCIS makes a positive decision. Take Oath of Allegiance – ceremony where immigrant swears to be loyal to this county only, obey constitution, laws and perform military if needed.

ALIENS AND IMMIGRANTS What’s the difference? Aliens come to study, work, visit. They remain citizens of their own country and eventually return home. Immigrants – seek to become permanent residents of the US.

LEGAL ALIENS Resident Aliens (immigrants) Nonresident Aliens (foreign visitors) Illegal aliens – 12 million – some have never applied. Can be deported – Sent back to home country

RIGHTS OF LEGAL ALIENS Hold jobs Attend school Own property Receive government services (pay taxes) Legal protection

RIGHTS ALIENS DON’T HAVE Vote Run for office Serve on juries Work in most government jobs

THINGS ALIENS MUST DO Obey the law Pay taxes Carry identification

ILLEGAL ALIENS How many?12 million Problems? Deportation

BECOMING A U.S. CITIZEN Why does the U.S. set numerical limits? Who gets top priority or consideration? 1. Those with skills and talents 2. Those with $ to invest in U.S. economy (Immigration Act of 1990)

NATURALIZATION PROCESS Declaration of intention Wait five years and study U.S. culture File an application with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Take a citizenship exam Take an oath of allegiance

LOSING U.S. CITIZENSHIP Denaturalization – The loss of citizenship through fraud. IE Nazis Expatriation – Giving up citizenship by leaving one’s home country to live in another. Voluntary or involuntary Punishment for serious crime against the U.S. (treason)