US CITIZENSHIP

US Citizenship is the dream of many immigrants and highly prized around the world. United States Citizenship has many rewards including the right to vote in federal and local elections, the right to travel with a United States passport, the right to apply for federal jobs and the right to petition for various close family members to become US permanent residents.

Citizenship Acquired By Birth

Citizenship Acquired by Birth is obtained when a person is born in the US or granted based on the birthplace and residency of their parents.

Citizenship Acquired By Derivative Status

Citizenship Acquired by Derivative Status allows those born outside the US to become a US citizen based on their parents’ citizenship.

Citizenship Acquired By Naturalization

Citizenship Acquired by Naturalization is obtained when a lawful permanent resident applies to become a US citizen after a prescribed period of residence in the US.

Citizenship Acquired By Status at Birth

Citizenship Acquired by Status at Birth allows those born outside the US to become a US citizen based on their parent and grandparent’s residence.