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Birthright

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Citizenship acquired at birth on U.S. soil (jus soli) or through a U.S. citizen parent (jus sanguinis).

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Citizenship acquired at birth on U.S. soil (jus soli) or through a U.S. citizen parent (jus sanguinis).

Most green card holders become eligible to naturalize after 5 years of continuous permanent residence (3 years if married to and living with a U.S. citizen). You must have been physically present in the U.S. for at least half that period and demonstrate good moral character.

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Jul 18BirthrightUSCIS Issues Policy Guidance on Children’s Acquisition of Citizenship
USCIS is updating its Policy Manual to clarify rules on how children acquire U.S. citizenship. The guidance covers eligibility requirements and processes for children to become citizens based on parental status and other factors. Parents…
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