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in order to become a us citizen you must live as a permanent resident for five years then apply
If you're not citizen by birth or born to US citizen parent then you can apply through naturalization process. You need to fill in the Form N-400 for this purpose. Basic criteria for applying is you should be 18 years and older and should be a permanent resident for a minimum 5 year period in US. If married to a US citizen the minimum period is 3 years. You will need to pass a citizenship test where you must answer 6 out of 10 questions correct
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How can you lose your citizenship in the US?
If you apply for citizenship in another country your US citizenship is automatically revoked. The US does not recognize dual citizenship. You revoke it in writing at a US embassy, outside the US.
Do you US territores have US citizenship?
Yes, The residents of US territories have US citizenship
Why the US does not recognize dual citizenship?
The US recognizes dual citizenship.
Can a US president legally have dual citizenship?
No. The US president MUST have US citizenship only.
What are two ways to obtain citizenship in the US?
If you are born in the US you obtain US citizenship by birth. Another way to obtain citizenship is through the naturalization process by applying for US citizenship using Form N-400 if you are eligible.
IS Multiple citizenship allowed with the US?
Yes dual citizenship is allowed for US citizens.
How do you renounce your us citizenship?
US citizenship can only be renounced in writing at a US embassy (i.e. outside the U.S.). Be sure you have citizenship in another country before doing this.
Would you lose your US citizenship if you were to resume the Canadian citizenship you had at birth?
NoSee US Citizenship and Moving Abroad.http://www.richw.org/dualcit/faq.html
Can a person have duel citizenship in US and Brazil?
Yes only if that person is a American applying for dual citizenship in Brazil. A person from Brazil would be unable to keep citizenship in Brazil if they wanted US citizenship. because the US requires you to give up your citizenship to all other countries except Canada citizenship.
Can you put your husband from Turkey on your US checking account?
If he is a US citizen that happens to be in Turkey, then yes. If he has Turkish citizenship, he will need to attain US citizenship (either dual citizenship or give up his Turkish citizenship for an American one).
Does a child of a US residents born out of the united state has any rights in obtaining a citizenship?
If the parents are US citizens, then the child gets duel citizenship (citizenship in the country he/she is born in [depending on local laws], and US citizenship). Any person naturalized in the US or by American parents is a US citizen.
Can one born to a mother of US citizenship and father of African citizenship be president?
Only if you are born in the US.
