You are a United States citizen if: You were born in the United States or one of its territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, The Virgin Islands, The Panama Canal Zone and The Northern Mariana Islands; You were born abroad, both your parents were US citizens and married at the time of your birth, and at least one of them …
How do I know if I am eligible to become a US citizen through naturalization?
You are eligible to be naturalized and become a US citizen if you are a permanent resident, you have a valid alien registration card (green card), and you have lived continuously in the United States for at least five years (or three years if you are married to a US citizen sponsor). In addition, you must be of good moral …
One of my parents became a naturalized citizen after I was born but before I turned 18 years old. Did I automatically become a citizen?
Maybe. If you were born after February 27, 2001, you are under 18, residing in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence, and are in the physical and legal custody of the US citizen, then you can automatically become a US citizen. Also, you can become a US citizen if you were born after February 27, …
What are the benefits and responsibilities of citizenship?
You have the right to vote in federal, state, and local elections. You can obtain a US passport and have freedom to travel outside of the United States. You can serve on a jury. You will become eligible for certain jobs in the federal government that require citizenship. If you have questions about your immigration status or the naturalization process, …
Watch Out
Immigration consultant fraud occurs when an individual without authority either as a licensed attorney or as a Board of Immigration Appeals accredited non-lawyer representative offers to provide services related to procuring an immigration benefit for an individual, family, or business. These individuals call themselves “notarios,” “notario publicos,” “visa consultants,” “immigration consultants,” “licensiados,” and other terms in other languages. They take …