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Generally, a person holding a green card for five years (three years if married to a U.S. citizen) may qualify to become a naturalized U.S. citizen.
The decision to naturalize is one of the most important decisions an immigrant can make and may be complicated by issues in your record.
In addition, some individuals acquire U.S. citizenship through U.S. citizen parents at birth, and after birth.
Congress has specific laws that determine how citizenship is conveyed by a U.S. citizen parent to children born outside of the United States.
The law in effect at the time of birth determines whether someone born outside the United States to a U.S. citizen parent (or parents) is a U.S. citizen at birth.
In general, these laws require that at least one parent was a U.S. citizen, and the U.S. citizen parent had lived in the United States for a period of time.
In addition, children born abroad may become U.S. citizens after birth. It is important to consult with an experienced immigration attorney to determine your eligibility and status.
