Bellringer: Answer the question below and write two to three sentences on why you feel so many immigrants come from that country to the U.S. More immigrants came to the United States from which region than from the rest of the world combined? a. Europe c. Latin America b. Asia d. none of the above

Who are American citizens? The fourteenth Amendment defines a U.S. citizen as anyone “born or naturalized in the United States” Anyone born in the United States is a natural-born citizen.

2 Ways to become an American Citizen By Birth By Naturalization

Naturalization The process in which an immigrant goes through to become a citizen of a country. Different from the country he/she was born in.

The Naturalization Process

An immigrant signs a Declaration of Intention. STEP 1 An immigrant signs a Declaration of Intention.

STEP 2 The declaration is filed with the USCIS-United States Citizenship and Immigration Service.

STEP 3 After living in the United States for a minimum of 5 years, the immigrant files for citizenship

The USCIS interviews the applicant. STEP 4 The USCIS interviews the applicant.

The applicant passes a citizenship exam STEP 5 The applicant passes a citizenship exam

The applicant pledges an oath of allegiance STEP 6 The applicant pledges an oath of allegiance

Compare and Contrast Aliens vs. Citizens Illegal Aliens Jobs but make less money 5-6 million immigrants are illegal Driver’s license No checking accounts Can not vote Not to be in the U.S. Legal Aliens Jobs Own property Have to carry ID card Attend public school Pay taxes Full rights and protection Both Jobs Own property Attend public school Can not vote Can not run office