Become a U.S. Citizen

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An individual is called a US citizen, when he/she is a legal member of the United States. Being a US Citizen , the individual has many rights where he/she may obtain the Social Security and Medicare benefits on retirement. He also has the right to vote and choose a government. A US Citizen may obtain a US passport with which he may travel abroad to every country in the world. Also being a US Citizen provides the right to sponsor his/her family to enter US legally and help in obtaining Green Card / Permanent Resident Card.
An individual is called a US citizen, when he/she is a legal member
of the United States. Being a US Citizen , the individual has many
rights where he/she may obtain the Social Security and Medicare benefits
on retirement,bulova watches. He also has the right to vote and choose a government. A
US Citizen may obtain a US passport with which he may travel abroad to
every country in the world. Also being a US Citizen provides the right
to sponsor his/her family to enter US legally and help in obtaining Green Card
/ Permanent Resident Card.
Ways of obtaining US Citizenship:
There are three ways in which the individual may become a citizen.
*Being born in US makes the individual a US citizen automatically
*When the individual is born abroad to US Citizen parents, then
he/she may claim US Citizenship through parents.
*If the individual is born outside US to non- us citizen, who has
immigrated to United States may obtain US citizenship through
Naturalization.
Citizenship Application
One way to become a citizen is through Naturalization. The process of
an immigrant becoming a citizen of United States is called
Naturalization. The individual must file citizenship form n400 to apply
for naturalization.
Eligibility:
An individual may qualify for Naturalization if:
- he/she is least 18 years of age
- has been a permanent resident for at least 5 years and meet all
other eligibility requirements.
- has a permanent resident card for 3 years card and is married to a
US Citizen
- is in a qualifying service in the U,women watches.S. armed forces and meet all
other eligibility requirements.
To become a citizen, it is mandatory that the individual must live
inside US for the required period of time to be eligible to apply for
Naturalization. If the individual leaves the United States for too long,
he/she may interrupt the Continuous Residence. If the individual leaves
the United States for more than 6 months,but less than 1 year, he/she
has broken or disrupted the continuous residence unless the individual
can prove otherwise. Continuous Residence does not apply to some
specific people who have served in the armed forces during designated
periods of conflict.
In addition to these requirements the individual must be of a good
moral character and must be clear from all criminal records.
Civics and English test :
Another requirement to become a citizen is that the applicants must
demonstrate an understanding of the English language and a knowledge and
understanding of the fundamentals of the history as the law requires
the applicants to be able to read , write and speak basic English and
also have a basic knowledge about US history and government. There are
certain exceptions where the applicants be exempted from the English
Language teas and Civics test based on the individual抯 age and the
period of being in United States as a permanent resident.

Application Process:
Once the citizenship form n400 has been received by USCIS, they may
request more information or evidence, or may request the applicant to
appear for an interview. If the citizenship form n400 is approved, the
applicant must appear for the Oath of Allegiance Ceremony where he will
be declared a Citizen of United States,pocket watches.