Benefits of Being a US Citizen

January 23, 2009 – 3:32 pm

There are many benefits of becoming a citizen of the United States. These benefits include freedom of religion, education, democracy, government assistance, and so much more.

One of the biggest benefits of being a citizen of the United States is that you have the freedom to do as you please as long as you are not hurting or affecting anyone else or breaking the law in any way. There are only a few things you are required to do and that is pay taxes, wear clothing in public, and obey the laws. You have the right to freedom of speech and to be who you want to be. If you have big dreams and goals then the US is the place for you to be.

Another benefit of being a United States citizen is freedom of religion. Many countries like China don’t allow you to practice any religion other than what the government tells you is okay. If you are a Christian and you let it be known in China by putting out artificial Christmas trees then you could be beheaded or hanged. In the United States you can have as many artificial Christmas trees you want to celebrate the holidays. You see lighted palm trees throughout the cities too. People have the freedom to celebrate any religion they want to when they are a citizen of the US.

Education is a very big benefit in the United States. Every single person who is a legal citizen is entitled to up to $120,000 of loans from the government in education assistance so you can obtain a higher degree, master’s degree, and a doctorate. No one is denied when they want a degree and an education. Many countries judge you by your grades in school and determine for you what you will be in life like China. Other countries make you pay for your education on your own. The United States recognizes that if they financially help you with your education then you will be prepared to make more money and contribute to the economy better while you can pay the loans back monthly after you are established in a high paying career.

Government assistance is another benefit of being a citizen. The government helps everyone in need. There are free shelters for people to live in. The government gives people money for living expenses if they find they cannot afford it. They offer a retirement plan through a program known as social security which will take care of you once you are too old to work anymore. The government takes care of the citizens through big financial returns on their taxes every year and much more.

There are many benefits of becoming a United States citizen that you should consider if you live somewhere that doesn’t allow you to be free through speech, religion, and life. The government helps people and encourages a high education too. You can live out your big dreams when you come to the US and become a citizen.

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Ways to Become a Citizen of the US

December 27, 2008 – 10:41 am

If you really want to become a citizen of the United States there are many ways you can do it. These ways include apply through INS, marry a citizen, have a child, relative already residing in the US, and much more.

One of the ways you can earn your citizenship as an American is to apply through INS. You may already be living in the states or you may not. Many of the things that will get you in fast is if you have a high degree in an industry that is thriving in the US. If you have a lot of money and you want to start your own business in the states it will contribute to the economy and is usually welcomed with open arms. This would have to be a business making a lot of money and employing a lot of people also. If you wanted to come to the states to open a business selling artificial Christmas trees then it may not look good. That is because artificial trees sell primarily during the holiday season. In addition, you can only make so much money selling prelit artificial Christmas trees.

One of the easiest ways to become an American citizen is by marrying someone who is already a citizen of the states. You will not be denied if you marry someone. However, you will have to prove to the government that you really are in love and married because you care about the person and not because you want to become a citizen. You will have to go through counseling sessions, testing, and other verification processes in order to be approved. This process can take up to 10 years to complete.

If you come to the United States and you have a child while you are in the states then your child is a citizen. This will allow you to stay because your child is a citizen and the parents are allowed to live in the states in cases like this. One thing to keep in mind is that you still have to apply for citizenship. Just because your child is born in the US doesn’t mean you are a citizen forever. You will have to apply because once your child turns 18 and is old enough to take care of him or herself you will no longer have permission to be there.

If you are a citizen of the US and you have a child in another country that is not, you can apply for citizenship of your children. One thing to keep in mind is that there is a priority to how the government considers approval. Sons that are not married and do not have a family to bring to the states are approved first. Women that are not married and that do not have a family are second in line. If you have a member of your family that has children they are in most cases not considered.

There are many ways you can become a citizen of the United States. If you have a child in the states, marry a citizen, apply through the normal process, and plan on opening a new company then you have good chances that you will be considered.

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Understanding US Citizenship

July 2, 2008 – 8:09 am

I have a friend who works as an online marketing consultant. Lately, she has been learning how to become a US citizen. By speaking to her and helping her practice for her citizenship interview and classes, I have gained a whole new appreciation for citizenship. For example, when describing to my friend the benefits of becoming a citizen rather than just a resident, I realized that a citizen has the right to:

1) Vote in national, local, and state elections. To my friend, this is a big deal because growing up she could not take the right to vote for granted. Voting allows citizens to shape their future nation. It’s a right that many people in other countries have died for.

2) Travel on a US passport. This not only allows the US citizen to enter and leave the country relatively easily, but it ensures that any traveler who encounters problems overseas – whether those problems are caused by natural pr man-made disasters – can turn to US embassies and US consulates abroad. If there is a problem or a disaster while you are traveling and you have your US passport, the US government will do all it can to get you home or get you to safety as quickly as possible.

3) Sponsor relatives for permanent resident status. This can be a great comfort if a relative is in danger overseas or needs to escape a difficult situation at home.

In addition to gaining a new appreciation for the merits of citizenship, I have learned a great deal about the citizenship process. Applying for citizenship begins with an application provided by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. An applicant for citizenship must fill out a fingerprint chart, a biographic information sheet and an official application, all of which are free forms. These forms ask for some of the usual things you might expect — name, address, birth date. The fingerprint chart was a surprise to me, though.

The applicant needs to get their fingerprints taken at a local police station, sheriff’s office or INS office and must sign the chart while the person taking the fingerprints witnesses the signature. The person taking the fingerprints also signs the fingerprint chart. In addition to the application forms and fingerprint chart, an applicant needs three unsigned photographs of his or her face. There is a long list of requirements for these pictures, but most photographers who take passport photos are familiar with these rules and can take pictures that are correct for the citizenship application.

Once the application package is submitted, the applicant needs to wait until the Bureau of Citizen and Immigration Services can review the application. As I have learned from my friend, this can be a rather nerve-wracking time. Even though the application forms all include detailed instructions, it’s still hard for an applicant to be 100% sure that the application is acceptable. A small mistake can mean a delay or rejection, which is why most applicants fill out their applications very carefully and check and recheck the forms again.

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