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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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