Becoming a U.S. citizen has many benefits. If you are a green card holder who qualifies, consider becoming a citizen. These some are some of the benefits of U.S. citizenship:
If I get U.S. citizenship, will I lose citizenship in my home country?
Citizenship in two countries is called "dual citizenship." The rules for dual citizenship depend on where you are from. The U.S. citizenship oath has strong language about your loyalty, the U.S. Constitution, and renouncing other places where you have citizenship. But your home country has its own rules, and may still consider you a citizen even after you take the U.S. oath. To find out the rules in your home country, check with your embassy.
This article has information about the costs, timelines, and more to help you decide whether to renew your Green Card or apply for citizenship.
Read MoreUSCIS (the government) charges a fee to apply for citizenship.
Read MoreGetting citizenship takes a while, depending on where you live. After USCIS receives your application, the process can take 6 months to 2 years, or longer.
Read MoreMost people have to know some English to qualify for citizenship. The citizenship interview has a test to see if you can read, write, and speak basic English.
Read MoreCommon questions and answers about children and citizenship. How does a child born overseas get citizenship? Is my child included in my application? How do I prove my child is a citizen?
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