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The Path to Citizenship
Chapter 1-2Pgs. 14-17
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Key TermsO Naturalization – a legal process in
which foreigners become citizens.O Alien – a noncitizenO Immigrant – a person who moves
permanently to a new countryO Deport – to expel from the country
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Illegal AliensO Illegal aliens come to the U.S.
O Come as temporary visitors but never leave.
O Illegally cross the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada.
O Foreigners who have stayed in the U.S. after their legal permits have expired.
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ProblemsO It is illegal to hire an illegal alien, so
illegal aliens who find work receive little pay and no benefits.
O They live in fear that the government will find them and deport them.
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Becoming a CitizenO You can become a citizen of the
United States two ways:O By birthO Naturalization process
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By BirthO People born in the US or in any US
territory or military base are automatically citizens.
O People who are born elsewhere to American citizens or to one parent who is American.O These children can have dual citizenship.
O Children who are born on American soil to parents who are not citizens.O Does not apply to foreign diplomats
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Naturalization ProcessO Step 1 – An immigrant signs a Declaration
of IntentionO Step 2 – The declaration is filed with the
USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services)
O Step 3 – After living in the US a specified number of years (5 or 3 if you are married to a US citizen), the immigrant files an application for citizenship
O Step 4 – The USCIS interviews the applicantO Step 5 – The applicant passes a citizenship
examO Step 6 – The applicant pledges an oath of
allegiance.
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Priority to EnterO Millions of people apply for entry into
the U.S. a year.O Priority goes to the following:
O People who are relatives of U.S. citizens
O Those who have needed job skills or money to invest in the economy
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Take QuizO http://www.history.com/interactives/
citizenship-quiz