Chapter one
Naturalization process
~Must be granted admittance as a legally permanent resident by the U.S. government
~After filing for naturalization, you must live in the U.S. for five years
~Must be an official resident
~Must know the history of the government and country's formation
~Must understand the constitution, and why the amendments were made
~Have to be at least 18
Loss of citizenship
~You may lose citizenship under these circumstances:
-Being convicted of treason
-taking an oath to a foreign country or it's colonies
-being naturalized in a foreign country
-accepting a job in another country, if someone has traces of that nationality in their genes
-renouncing citizenship outside of the U.S. to a U.S. consular officer
-renouncing citizenship during a time of war
What is an illegal alien?
Foreign person who comes into the U.S. without a visa or passport. Specifically one who crosses the border by avoiding inspection by a U.S. border patrol official.
What is a legal alien and what can they do?
Any foreign person who is not currently a U.S. citizen. You do not have to be born outside of the U.S. to be considered one if your parents are not naturalized citizens.