Becoming a citizen of the United States of America is not an easy task, but there are certain methods that can be used in order to become a US citizen.
- Naturalization: You can become a citizen of the United States of America through naturalization. What it means is that the citizenship will be able to showcase the nationality of the individual. It is also going to define the responsibility towards the country of the National, as well as his or her rights as a citizen. There are various countries that can only offer a single citizenship, while there are a few countries that go for a dual nationality. However, when it comes to the United States of America, the citizens can be born in the country, foreign born, or even naturalized. After he or she becomes the citizen, the person would have to place that allegiance to the United States. However, you need to be a permanent resident of the states, go through the entire naturalization process, and also fulfill the legal and the basic requirements. For example, be 18 years of age, have a green card for at least five years, and demonstrate the residency of at least five years continuously before you file for the naturalization application. You also have to show that you have been living at least three months in the USA prior to applying. There are students that can also apply for the naturalization in places where they go for school or where their family resides, granted that they are still financially dependent upon their parents. They would have to showcase that they are a person of good moral character. Also you have show basic understanding of the English language as well as the ability to write and speak the language.
- Applying for a Certificate of Citizenship: If you have been born abroad to parents that were citizens of the United States of America, and they did not go for a consular report of birth abroad made for you before you turned 18, then you could apply for the certificate of citizenship.
- Dual Citizenship: What this means is that a person can have double nationality which is that of the citizen of United States and any other country that allows for having another nationality. According to the laws of the United States, it does not require for the person to choose one citizenship over the other. If you happen to be a citizen of another country and have questions about the laws, policies as well as any other service related issues, then you can get in contact with the embassy of the country. However, if you plan to travel in and around United States, you would need to make use of the passport issued to you by the United States government. Click here to see which countries allow or disallow dual citizenship.
These are just three methods with which you can become a US citizen, and integrate into the lifestyle.
