A person that was once an immigrant and now a citizen ...?
540821
I agree with your point of view on illegal immigrants. My parents came to Canada 15 years ago, and to this day, only my mother is a citizen. When they first came to Canada they had to work in low-paying jobs even though they had both completed post-secondary education back in their country. Currently, through years of saving, they were able to buy a home and lead a middle-class life, but compared to the types of jobs they would have had back home, their jobs don't even compare. \n\nMy parents didn't come here to sell drugs or commit illicit activities, they came here to leave a country which was changing from communism to capitalism, and in the process having many problems. I believe that illegal immigrants such as drug dealers should be punished for their crimes and most certainly not allowed into another country. However, many illegal immigrants are trying to get away from persecution, war or other problems in their country. Also, it is hard enough for immigrants to start a new life, and we should try to be more open-minded towards them because they are not horrible people. As for illegal immigrants taking jobs, I believe that most of the jobs these people are taking are so under-payed that a citizen shouldn't even be thinking of it. Furthermore, if an employer feels that an immigrant is better suited for a job than a citizen then it is up to the employer to chose who they would like to hire. Everyone has a right to a better life.
131268
No I can't since the current law requires the president to be an American-born citizen. Now an American of African decent, no problem. I just watched Colin Powell on Leno last night with the hopes that he would soften a little on the idea of running for President. He would be a good one.
87375
Assuming that person is a permanent resident (greencard), 3 years if he/she married a US citizen, 5 years otherwise.  \n\nThat person will also have to comply with all requirements for naturalization: be actually living in the US for a certain amount of time and not be in foreign country for too long, pay all taxes, not committing any crimes, etc.
647196
Born in the USA, citizen of the USA.
1180633
Yes. A naturalized citizen CAN lose their citizenship, if it is discovered that it was obtained by fraud, such as by concealing a criminal record in their native country.\n\n** Any American can lose citizenship IF by his own choice, he\n1) serves in the armed forces of another country\n2) serves as an official to another country\n3) becomes a naturalized citizen of another country\n4) renounces his citizenship and declares allegiance to another country.
18060
You can become a citizen if you meet the following requirements: \nyou have been a legal permanent resident for five years, or three years if you are married to a U.S. citizen \nyou have lived in the U.S. for at least 2-1/2 years (50%) of the five year period, or 1-1/2 years (50%) if you are married to a citizen \nyou have lived for more than three months in the state where you apply for citizenship \nyou are 18 years or older \nyou have good moral character
631841
Right now if you are born here,you are a citizen period.
778654
Here's the deal.  Almost anyone who is currently in the US illegally can ask for and receive permission to legalize his status and apply for citizenship.  This will take months and months to process but he is allowed to freely live in the US during the process.\n\nThis is complicated to do but mostly in terms of the various forms to fill out, who you go see and the fact that he needs a hearing with immigration official.  What this basically means is that he needs to hire an immigration lawyer.  Note that everything he discusses with the lawyer is protected by attorney/client privilege.  It's a very common thing to do and well within the abilities of a competent immigration attorney.\n\nUntil he does this, he is very vulnerable to being deported.  Not saying people will deport him if he is discovered because in many municipalities they will not (even though this is against the law).  But, they have the right to.  Once he begins this process, they no longer have the right to.  Once his status is normalized, he is no longer a criminal fugitive.  Citizenship will be his eventually.  Just not in a timely manner.
1071112
SO THIS PERSON IS A CHILD OF AN AMERICAN CITIZE? WELL FIRST THE PARENT MUST PETION HIM, YOU CAN GO TO USCIS.GOV(WHICH IS THE DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION IN THE US
134209
Post 911 marrying a citizen is no longer an assured fix.  Find the best lawyer you can afford.  Be aware that if you leave and you are documented, you may be barred from returning.
378239
The child would have dual citizenship!!
283813
Before 9/11 he had a chance of staying here.  In the post 9/11 world, he will have to serve his time and then be immediately deported.  He should have become a citizen in those 24 years that he has been here.
277012
i´m in argentina at this time, i was born in germany it´s a child stuff it´s really easy to get in this country you can come as a tourist and then u can start a small process to become in a citizen. i´ve been here since 2001 and at this time i can even vote!
933484
that will make u a us citizen
918744
Meggs is right.  A US citizen is a US citizen until he or she purposely and deliberately relinquishes citizenship before a US consul, under oath, after age 18.  Your child can live her entire life outside the US, and will still be a citizen.
483625
Well this is no small thing dude.Immigration is not such a simple process that you will be given Citizenship in a jiffy.First you have to go to the US on a visitors visa.Find employment there and get a work permit.Then after many years if your record is clean you will be given a Greencard.Some years after the same you will be given citizenship and therefore the right to vote.Hence this is a long process which will take years.
938044
You can lose your citizenship. There are many circumstances that must occur in order to do so.