More and more people are becoming citizens sharing stories ,as we look at the immigration taking the oath and telling their stories on how America has changed their lives. Requirements vary depending on whether the applicant has special circumstances that the USCIS recognizes for naturalization. The Eligibility Worksheet provided in the citizen USA Self-Help US immigration Kit will help the immigrant determine if they are eligible for naturalization.
The 14th Amendment to the United States .There is also many instances when a child born outside of the United States is considered a citizen at birth. For instance, if a child is born in an outlying possession of the United States (which includes American Samoa and Swains Island), or in a US territory, such as Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, etc., they may be considered US citizens at birth.
http://www.rapidimmigration.com/usa/1_eng_info_citizenship.html
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http://www.denverpost.com/newsheadlines/ci_6683555
http://www.rapidimmigration.com/usa/1_eng_info_citizenship.html
http://www.rapidimmigration.com/usa/store/book/1_eng_citizenship.html
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One of those kids you mention in this post was my sister. My parents were in the army and stationed in Japan. She was born there but became an automatic citizen.
So let's here more of your thoughts on some of these citizenship rules. Do you think they're fair? Why/why not?
Interesting points you bring up here. It is crazy how much I learn just from reading all of these posts for other people. What I would like to know is how do you feel about the whole issue? Should a child born outside of the United States be considered a citizen at birth? I would like to know more about that and what gives them that right? Is it for people who are maybe in the military and are deployed overseas with their families, or are there more exceptions to that law? I can tell you seem to know a lot about this subject, but as far as someone who is not as familiar I was confused on what some of the things you were talking about.
America is the only couintry which gives citizenship to any child born in the U.S. When I was stationed in Germany, I found out if one of the parents is not American, the child has his parent nationality. It happened to one of my friend. Actually, my second child was born there , she is American, but the only difference, she does not have the American birth certificate, but the abroad one.
Just review some of your blogs you like and you will be good to go.
Chelsea,
I think a child born outside the United States should be considered a citizen at birth, especially if born while they are in the foreign country while their parents are deployed.
The child is a product of a family member and a soldier who was call to serve their country and that is an exception of itself. I hope that is the question you asked and I have answered it.
I also try doing my research, but Individuals, like yourself and the class has been helpful with suggestions and comments and I also am an immigrant, who took the citizenship test 22 years ago, and a soldier who will be retiring on Friday after serving 26 years. I have also been doing a lot of research on the immigration topic, also it has been a while since I took the test, plus with all the controversy with the country and the news I got curious. I hope I have answered your questions.
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