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They must either be born in the United States or they must pass the citizenship test.

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Q: What are ways in which a person can gain U.S. citizenship?
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How would a person with an expired visa gain citizenship in the United States when they are not allowed to work in the US?

A person with an expired visa must apply for a new visa prior to applying for US citizenship. You can't apply when you have an expired visa.


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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.


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No, that is known as BIGAMY, and is against the law(at least in the US). If the purpose of the US marriage was to gain American citizenship, that is FRAUD and is a federal offense.


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.


What was can a person gain US citizenship?

A person can gain US citizenship through a process called naturalization. This typically involves meeting certain eligibility requirements, such as being at least 18 years old, being a lawful permanent resident for a specific period of time, and demonstrating knowledge of US history and government. Additionally, the individual must complete an application, attend an interview, and pass an English and civics test.


If an American Citizen marries a Guatemalan will they lose US citizenship?

No you do not.The only person that doesn't have citezenship in America is the person from overseas.Another answer:Marriage to a foreign citizen does not affect one's own citizenship. If the new spouse wishes to obtain US citizenship, the laws of the home country determine whether or not that individual either gets dual citizenship or loses the original citizenship. For example, if a bride from New Zealand marries an American, she may gain US citizenship and retain her New Zealand citizenship. If a Chinese bride seeks US citizenship, though, China will not permit her to retain her Chinese citizenship.


What are two ways of obtaining citizenship in the US?

By birth and by naturalization.


What are the three basics sources of US citizenship?

The first and the easiest way of getting US citizenship is by being born in the US. This automatically grants US citizenship to the person who is born on US soil. Next is acquiring citizenship from US citizen parents. The third process is by the naturalization process through which immigrants from other countries can also become citizens if they wish to. So in a nutshell, the following are the three general ways of getting citizenshipBirthright CitizenshipAcquired CitizenshipNaturalization process


Can you Lose US Citizenship if you Became UK Citizen?

US and UK allow Dual citizenship. A person can be a US citizen and a citizen of UK if he/she desires to. But if a person applies to get naturalized as a citizen of UK when he/she is already a US citizen, then it will lead to losing US citizenship.So a person can have US & UK citizenship as long he/she is not a naturalized citizen of UK.