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Citizenship & Naturalization

Citizenship

United States Citizenship is one of the most desired gifts that the U.S. government can give, and the most important immigration benefit that the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services can grant.  Most people become U.S. citizens in one of two ways:

  • By birth, either within the territory of the United States or to U.S. citizen parents, or
  • By Naturalization.

Visit USCIS.gov to find out more.

Permanent Residence (Green Card)

A United States Permanent Resident Card, also known as Green Card, is an identification card confirming the permanent resident status of an foreign-born individual in the United States.  The green card serves as a proof that its holder has been officially granted immigration benefits, which include permission to conditionally reside and take employment in the United States.  The holder must maintain their permanent resident status, and can be removed if certain conditions are not met.

Visit USCIS.gov to find out more.

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