I would like to ask about US citizenship by birth

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We would like to inform you that there are two ways to become a citizen of the United States—you can become a citizen at birth, or become a citizen after birth through the naturalization process. To become a citizen at birth, you must have been born in the United States or in a territory that is under U.S. jurisdiction. If you have at least one parent who was a citizen at the time of your birth and meet certain other requirements, you are eligible to become a citizen at birth. If you were not born a U.S. citizen, then you must go through the naturalization process with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Foreign investors who obtainpermanent residency through the EB-5 visa program have the option to apply for U.S. citizenship 90 days prior to the five year anniversary of receipt of their conditional resident status.

Benefits of United States citizenship

There are many benefits to becoming a United States citizen. Citizens have voting rights in federal, state and local elections that noncitizens do not have. In some instances, citizens also enjoy faster immigration processing time when bringing overseas family members to the United States. Even if they are born outside of the United States, children who are born to U.S. citizens usually become automatic citizens themselves. Citizens also have the benefit of being able to access U.S. government assistance while travelling abroad. By having a United States passport, U.S. citizens are able to travel to many countries visa-free. Citizens have greater access to federal jobs, since most governmental agencies mandate citizenship from their employees. They also have greater access to the world’s leading higher education and can more easily qualify for in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities. Lastly, citizens enjoy greater eligibility for elected positions since citizenship is a requirement for many elected offices. 

U.S. citizenship benefits

*Voting rights

*Easier to bring family members to the United States

*Citizenship extended to children of U.S. citizens

*Ability to travel with a U.S. passport

*Cheaper access to U.S. higher education system

*Access to federal jobs

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