DO NOW! Come in and grab worksheets and a textbook. Sit in the seat you were in last class. Start working on the activity! I will be calling people to my desk to get your textbook number! Listen for your name! When you are finished, please number each page in your ISN (in the upper outside corner) until we are ready to move forward.

How to Become a U.S. Citizen

What is a citizen?

A citizen is an individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government.

14th Amendment All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., and subject to its jurisdiction, are citizens of the United States and the state in which they reside.

BIRTH

You are an American citizen by birth if you were born in the US. You are an American citizen by birth (in most cases), even if you were born outside the US but if both your parents are US citizens, and at least one of them lived in the US at some point in his/her life. You are an American citizen by birth (in most cases), if, according to the USCIS guide ALL of the following is true: One of your parents were a U.S. citizen when you were born; Your citizen parent lived at least 5 years in the United States before you were born; and At least 2 of these 5 years in the United States were after your citizen parent’s 14th birthday.

NATURALIZATION

The legal process to obtain citizenship Naturalization The legal process to obtain citizenship

Sign a Declaration of Intent Statement says a non-citizen wants to become a citizen. Step #1

File Declaration of Intent with USCIS United States Citizen and Immigration Service is an agency of the government. Step #2

Live in the U.S. For at least 5 years, 3 years if you’re married to a U.S. citizen. Also take classes to learn about the U.S. at this time. Step #3

File Application for Citizenship If you are 18 and lived in the same state for at least 3 months where you seek naturalization. Step #3

Interview with USCIS Agent Checks to see if you are of good moral character. Step #4

Take Citizenship Exam Step #4 Consists of questions about reading, writing, and speaking English and knowledge of U.S. history and government. Step #4

Attend Ceremony and Take Oath of Allegiance Be loyal to the country and obey the laws of the Constitution and other laws. Step #5

Sign a document and be declared a citizen of the United States. Step #5

Immigration and naturalization particularly in the 20th century, led to an increasingly diverse society.

People who move permanently to a new country. Immigration People who move permanently to a new country.

Made up of citizens and non-citizens. American Society Made up of citizens and non-citizens.

NON-CITIZENS AKA – aliens Illegal: Temporary visitors who never leave. Entered country illegally. Enter legally but don’t leave after permits expire. Cannot find employment. Will be deported if they are found.

NON-CITIZENS AKA – aliens Legal: Don’t have full political rights. Can not vote or run for office. Can not serve on juries. May not work in some gov’t jobs Must carry ID cards at all times.

Self-Enrichment Activity On page 4 (Left Side) of your ISN create an illustrated flowchart of the naturalization process. Please make sure to include each of the steps. We will have a ARFA next class on today’s material.