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The legal process is called NATURALIZATION.
The Naturalization Process
Several million noncitizens, or aliens, live in the United States. Some come to study, to work, or to visit relatives for a while. They remain citizens of their own countries and eventually return home. Other aliens, however, plan to settle here and become naturalized citizens. More than half a million immigrants-people who move permanently to a new country-gain American citizenship each year.
Aliens who want to become United States citizens must first sign a statement saying just that. This Declaration of Intention is then filed with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS), an agency of the national government. For most aliens, the next step comes after living in the United States at least five years. (Aliens who are married to citizens wait only three years.) During this time, many immigrants take special classes to prepare for citizenship. At this time, if they are at least 18 years old and have lived for at least three months in the state where they seek naturalization, they may file an application for citizenship.
After the paperwork is checked, the alien has an interview with an BCIS official. Agency officials want to be sure the alien meets the necessary requirements and is of good moral character. The applicant must also take a citizenship exam that consists of questions about reading, writing, and speaking English and basic facts about the history and government of the United States. Afterward, the BCIS makes its decision.
If the application is granted, the final step in naturalization is attending a ceremony and pledging an oath of allegiance. The alien swears to be loyal to this country above all others, to obey the Constitution and other laws, and to perform military or other duties if needed. Then the person signs a document and is declared a citizen of the United States. If he or she has children under 18, they automatically become naturalized citizens, too.
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What is the legal process to obtain citizenship?
naturalization
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 the legal process of giving up citizenship?
nuetrualization
Is the legal process of giving up citizenship?
nuetrualization
What are the types of citizenship?
There is one and only category that is US citizen. Through the naturalization process using the USCIS Form N-400 or as citizen by birth to US citizen parent the citizenship can be obtained.The Form N-600 can be used to obtain the US citizenship certificate as proof for citizenship.
If you are Mexican how can you get your Mexican citizenship?
The citizenship is obtain by a Mexican at the age of eighteen. The citizenship is obtain by a Mexican at the age of eighteen The citizenship is obtain by a Mexican at the age of eighteen acordingly to
Can the President revoke someones citizenship?
No, the President does not have the power to revoke someone's citizenship. Citizenship can only be revoked through a legal process, such as a judge's order in a criminal case or renunciation of citizenship by the person themselves.
Where might one go to obtain dual citizenship?
Where one goes to obtain dual citizenship depends on which countries one wishes to be a citizen of. There are many criteria to be met and also legal implications, but more information can be obtained from the embassies both of one's existing country of citizenship and of the second country desired.
Can a foreigner obtain Filipino citizenship by virtue of same-sex marriage to a citizen of the Philippines?
No, since same-sex marriage is not legal in the Philippines.
Is it legal or illegal if already married Indian wants to arrange his second marriage with American citizen just to obtain the American citizenship?
It is illegal.
What are the requirements to obtain Puerto Rico drivers license?
Be a resident of Puerto Rico. Have an American citizenship or be a legal resident of United States and territories.
Can a foreigner obtain Dutch citizenship by virtue of same-sex marriage to a citizen of the Netherlands?
Yes, they can. Same-Sex marriage is by all rights equal to Opposite-sex marriage. It is a legal process and you will acquire Dutch citizenship like you would were you to marry a person of the opposite sex. That said, I'd like to wish you a happy life with your partner.
