Top 10 Reasons to apply for U.S. Citizenship

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1. U.S. citizens have the right to obtain a United States passport and receive assistance from U.S. Embassies and Consulates when traveling abroad.
2. U.S. citizens have the ability to sponsor family members so they can obtain green cards and legally immigrate to the United States.
3. Children of U.S. citizens are automatically U.S. citizens by birth (in most cases, even if they are born outside the United States).
4. U.S. citizens have security from removal or deportation from the United States.
5. U.S. citizens have the right to live or take long trips outside of the US, without worrying about compromising one's visa.
6. U.S. citizens have the right to vote and select their government.
7. U.S. citizens have the ability to apply for certain federal jobs, since citizenship is sometimes a requirement of employment positions.
8. U.S. citizens have an unquestioned right to return to the United States, since citizens cannot be denied entry.
9. U.S. citizens have the right to apply for certain federal and state benefits.
10. U.S. citizens do not need to renew a Green Card upon expiration.

• Citizenship Application
• Citizenship Test
• Dual Citizenship
• Citizenship Questions
• Advantages of U.S. Citizenship
• Passport Application

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