US CitizenshipUS Citizenship

2 ways to become a US Citizen:2 ways to become a US Citizen:

1. Anyone born in the United States

2. Anyone “Naturalized” in the United States

(Naturalization = Process required for a citizen of one country to become a citizen of another country)

1. Anyone born in the United States

2. Anyone “Naturalized” in the United States

(Naturalization = Process required for a citizen of one country to become a citizen of another country)

1. Citizens by Birth1. Citizens by Birth

• Born on USA soil – (jus soli = right of the soil)

• Born in a US territory (Puerto Rico, Guam, US military base

• Child of USA citizens– (jus sanguinis = Right of Blood)

• Born on USA soil – (jus soli = right of the soil)

• Born in a US territory (Puerto Rico, Guam, US military base

• Child of USA citizens– (jus sanguinis = Right of Blood)

2. Naturalization2. Naturalization

The Naturalization process:1. File a Declaration of Intention w/ USCIS2. Live in the US for 5+ years3. File application for citizenship4. Interview with USCIS agent5. Pass the citizenship exam6. Pledge the oath of allegiance

The Naturalization process:1. File a Declaration of Intention w/ USCIS2. Live in the US for 5+ years3. File application for citizenship4. Interview with USCIS agent5. Pass the citizenship exam6. Pledge the oath of allegiance

• Alien - Noncitizen of a country– legal aliens = students, tourists, business

travelers, etc– Illegal Aliens = noncitizens who remain

beyond established visa or who come into the country w/out permission

• Immigrant - Someone who moves to another country permanently

• Alien - Noncitizen of a country– legal aliens = students, tourists, business

travelers, etc– Illegal Aliens = noncitizens who remain

beyond established visa or who come into the country w/out permission

• Immigrant - Someone who moves to another country permanently

Who grants U.S. citizenship (what level of gov’t)?

Who grants U.S. citizenship (what level of gov’t)?

• The Federal Government

WHY?

• The Federal Government

WHY?

Rights of Legal & Illegal Aliens

Rights of Legal & Illegal Aliens

• Work• Own Property• Attend Public Schools• Receive government services• Legal Protection

• Work• Own Property• Attend Public Schools• Receive government services• Legal Protection

Rights of Legal & Illegal Aliens:Rights of Legal & Illegal Aliens:

• Work• Own Property• Attend Public Schools• Receive government services• Legal Protection

• Work• Own Property• Attend Public Schools• Receive government services• Legal Protection

Rights denied to aliensRights denied to aliens

• Limitations on Gov’t employment (state & federal)

• Jury Duty

• Illegal Aliens cannot receive SS cards• “ Cannot be admitted to colleges• “ have less right of privacy (searches)

• Limitations on Gov’t employment (state & federal)

• Jury Duty

• Illegal Aliens cannot receive SS cards• “ Cannot be admitted to colleges• “ have less right of privacy (searches)

What is the USCIS.?What is the USCIS.?

• US Customs & Immigration Service• Role:

– Prevent Illegal entry of aliens– Border Patrol– Administer Naturalization process– Deport Illegal Aliens

• US Customs & Immigration Service• Role:

– Prevent Illegal entry of aliens– Border Patrol– Administer Naturalization process– Deport Illegal Aliens

E Pluribus Unum“Out of Many, one”

E Pluribus Unum“Out of Many, one”