Most people considering US citizenship have many United States citizenship questions. The most common questions about USA citizenship include:
1) What the requirements for US citizenship?
The specific requirements for US naturalization vary from person to person. This is one reason why many would-be citizens consider hiring a qualified immigration attorney to help them through the naturalization and immigration process. However, in general in order to become a citizen of the US, you must prove that you agree with the principles of the U.S. Constitution and know enough about US history and civics in order to function well in US society. Generally, you must have a green card or permanent residency in the US and must have maintained permanent residency and ongoing residency in the US for at least five years in order to become a citizen. In addition, you must be able to successfully complete the citizenship process and complete the citizenship test – complete with citizenship test questions – in order to prove that you are qualified to be a US citizen. Further, you must also show that you are of good moral character. Other eligibility requirements may apply, which is why it is important to refer to the current USCIS guidelines about US citizenship.
2) What happens to my green card after I become a US citizen?
Once you become a US citizen, you will no longer need to worry about green card renewal or your green card. Your green card proves that you have permanent residency in the US, while your US citizenship documentation proves that you have the right to live and work in the US permanently and also gives you additional rights and privileges that your green card does not. For example, your US citizenship gives you the right to vote and the right to leave the US at any time without losing your residency and citizenship privileges.
3) How do I decide whether to become a US citizen?
This is one of the most important naturalization questions you will need to answer, and ultimately no one can answer this question but you. You must carefully weigh your long-term plans, goals, and eligibility for US citizenship. You must consider whether you would make a contribution to US society and whether you are willing to live and abide by the laws of US society. You also need to determine whether you would have to give up your current citizenship and whether this is something you would be willing to do.
Citizenship is a complex issue. If you have more American citizenship questions, you may wish to consult to the USCIS web site: USCIS.gov. There, you will find example citizenship test questions, US naturalization questions that other immigrants have asked, as well as answers to these questions.
