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Benefits of US Citizenship
Benefits
The Constitution and laws of the United States give many rights to both citizens and non-citizens living in the United States. However, some right are only for citizens, such as:
Voting. Only U.S. citizens can vote in Federal elections. Most States also restrict the right to vote, in most elections, to U.S. citizens.
Bringing familymembers to the United States. Citizens generally get priority when petitioning to bring family members permanently to this country
Obtaining citizenshipfor children born abroad. In most cases, a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen is automatically a U.S. citizen.
Travelling with a U.Spassport.A U.S. passport allows you to get assistance from the US government when overseas.
Becoming eligible for Federal jobs. Most jobs with government agencies require U.S. citizenship.
Becoming an elected official.Many elected offices in this country require U.S. citizenship.
Showing your patriotism. In addition, becoming a U.S. citizen is a way to demonstrate your commitment to your new country.
The above list does not include all the benefits of citizenship, only some of the more important ones.
information provided here is of general nature and should not be constructed as legal advice.matters in personal historyor a perticular situation may affect eligibility to recive immigration benfits in a perticular situation.Information is updated peroidically and may not be current at all time.
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