1. Path to Citizenship September 30, 2013

2. 2 Paths to become U.S. Citizen 1.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. A.Some stay for awhile and leave B.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 1.Sign Declaration of Intention saying you want to be a U.S. citizen 2.Live in the U.S. at least 5 years 1.If married to U.S. citizen, then 3 years 3.Be at least 18 years old and live in state (currently living in) for at least 3 months 1.File application for citizenship 4.Interview with U.S. Citizen and Immigrant Services 1.Take citizenship test 5.Oath of Allegiance - Must swear: 1.Loyal to U.S. above all other countries 2.Obey laws 3.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