2 ways to become a US Citizen:2 ways to become a US Citizen:
1. Anyone born in the United States
2. Anyone “Naturalized” in the United States
(Naturalization = Process required for a citizen of one country to become a citizen of another country)
1. Anyone born in the United States
2. Anyone “Naturalized” in the United States
(Naturalization = Process required for a citizen of one country to become a citizen of another country)
1. Citizens by Birth1. Citizens by Birth
• Born on USA soil – (jus soli = right of the soil)
• Born in a US territory (Puerto Rico, Guam, US military base
• Child of USA citizens– (jus sanguinis = Right of Blood)
• Born on USA soil – (jus soli = right of the soil)
• Born in a US territory (Puerto Rico, Guam, US military base
• Child of USA citizens– (jus sanguinis = Right of Blood)
2. Naturalization2. Naturalization
The Naturalization process:1. File a Declaration of Intention w/ USCIS2. Live in the US for 5+ years3. File application for citizenship4. Interview with USCIS agent5. Pass the citizenship exam6. Pledge the oath of allegiance
The Naturalization process:1. File a Declaration of Intention w/ USCIS2. Live in the US for 5+ years3. File application for citizenship4. Interview with USCIS agent5. Pass the citizenship exam6. Pledge the oath of allegiance
• Alien - Noncitizen of a country– legal aliens = students, tourists, business
travelers, etc– Illegal Aliens = noncitizens who remain
beyond established visa or who come into the country w/out permission
• Immigrant - Someone who moves to another country permanently
• Alien - Noncitizen of a country– legal aliens = students, tourists, business
travelers, etc– Illegal Aliens = noncitizens who remain
beyond established visa or who come into the country w/out permission
• Immigrant - Someone who moves to another country permanently
Who grants U.S. citizenship (what level of gov’t)?
Who grants U.S. citizenship (what level of gov’t)?
• The Federal Government
WHY?
• The Federal Government
WHY?
Rights of Legal & Illegal Aliens
Rights of Legal & Illegal Aliens
• Work• Own Property• Attend Public Schools• Receive government services• Legal Protection
• Work• Own Property• Attend Public Schools• Receive government services• Legal Protection
Rights of Legal & Illegal Aliens:Rights of Legal & Illegal Aliens:
• Work• Own Property• Attend Public Schools• Receive government services• Legal Protection
• Work• Own Property• Attend Public Schools• Receive government services• Legal Protection
Rights denied to aliensRights denied to aliens
• Limitations on Gov’t employment (state & federal)
• Jury Duty
• Illegal Aliens cannot receive SS cards• “ Cannot be admitted to colleges• “ have less right of privacy (searches)
• Limitations on Gov’t employment (state & federal)
• Jury Duty
• Illegal Aliens cannot receive SS cards• “ Cannot be admitted to colleges• “ have less right of privacy (searches)
What is the USCIS.?What is the USCIS.?
• US Customs & Immigration Service• Role:
– Prevent Illegal entry of aliens– Border Patrol– Administer Naturalization process– Deport Illegal Aliens
• US Customs & Immigration Service• Role:
– Prevent Illegal entry of aliens– Border Patrol– Administer Naturalization process– Deport Illegal Aliens