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The Path to CitizenshipThe Path to CitizenshipChapter 1 Sec. 2Chapter 1 Sec. 2
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Section 2 VocabularySection 2 Vocabulary
• Naturalization• Aliens• Immigrants• Deport
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Discussion QuestionDiscussion Question
Under what circumstances might an Under what circumstances might an American hold dual citizenship?American hold dual citizenship?
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Who are America’s citizens?Who are America’s citizens?
• The U.S. Constitution establishes two ways to become a citizen• Being born on U.S. soil• Legal process of naturalization
• You can also claim citizenship if your parent(s) are citizens that live in the U.S.• A child born abroad to American parents
will hold dual citizenship
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How to become a citizenHow to become a citizen
• Aliens, or noncitizens, may become naturalized citizens.
• More than a half million immigrants- people who move permanently to a new country, gain U.S. citizenship each year.
• Aliens must go through a lengthy process to become citizens• File a Declaration on Intention with the INS• May apply for citizenship after living in the U.S. for 5
years• 3 years for those who are married to U.S. citizens
• Must have interview with INS agent, then take a citizenship exam
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Discussion QuestionDiscussion Question
What types of immigrants have What types of immigrants have priority when being selected for priority when being selected for
citizenship?citizenship?
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Aliens in AmericaAliens in America
• The U.S. restricts the number of immigrants who can enter the country.• Priority goes to relatives of
U.S. citizens and to people with needed skills or have money to invest
• Many aliens live in the U.S. illegally• Most come looking for a
better life• Jobs are hard to find• Government will deport
them, or move them back to their own country