Citizenship
Citizenship is legal membership in a nation, with the rights and duties that come with it. A person can become a United States citizen by birth on American soil, through citizen parents, or by naturalization, the process an immigrant follows to join. The topic covers how citizenship is gained, proven, and kept.
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Topics in Citizenship
Becoming a citizen
The steps an immigrant takes are covered under Naturalization Eligibility and Process, including the exam and meeting covered under Citizenship Test and Interview.
Other routes and status
Citizenship that comes from a parent or from birth overseas is covered under Citizenship Through Parents or Birth Abroad, and holding the citizenship of more than one country is covered under Dual Citizenship.
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