Rules for an American citizen ...

There are two ways of acquiring U.S. citizenship - by birth in the United States or through naturalization. ... .They were not born in the U.S., you will receive a permanent resident of the United States and certain other requirements before you can qualify for citizenship. ... .Obtaining permanent residence is by far the most difficult task. ... .AgeGenerally speak, you must be 18 years to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. ... .Some exceptions apply, especially for children of naturalized U.S. citizens.Residence and physical presence RequirementsIn most cases, you have to ask a lawful permanent resident of the United States for at least five years without interruption. U.S. citizenship (this period can be reduced. Three .years when your spouse is a citizen of the United States). ... .Within five years, you must have spent at least 30 months physically in the United States without permanent absence of more than six months (prolonged absence of more than one year may cause the loss of nationality. And withdrawal from your permanent residence. Status .). ... .You must also constantly lived in the same state or district have application.English for the three months before your citizenship language must AbilityYou a test of basic skills in English (with some exceptions apply) released. ... .The test is not hard - if you can read this, you should no problem passing the test, the knowledge of the history of the United States and GovenmentYou should a test on U.S. history to do. .. And the government. ... .This test is not particularly difficult. ... .An example of a typical test question is: "What are the colors of the flag of the United States' Moral CharacterYou have good moral character during the stay to become established in the United States. ... .can some of the activities that disqualify you include prostitution, polygamy, multiple convictions, use of illicit drugs, gambling, alcoholism and lying on the citizenship application.Child 2000The Child Citizenship Act. Citizenship Act of 2000 allows certain foreign born children automatically acquire U.S.. .Citizenship. ... .The child must be under 18 years must be at least one parent that is a citizen of the United States, shall be legally live with the parents is a citizen of the United States and must be a lawful permanent resident of the United States. At the time of application. ... .Adopted children enjoy this law.Oath AllegianceTaking the oath on the journey to American citizenship to take over. ... .You will be requred fidelity to the Constitution and laws of the United States swear to renounce any foreign Allegiance and confirm your willingness to serve in the U.S. armed forces, if necessary. ... .Despite the fact that you will renounce foreign allegiances must, citizenship in another country usually does not make you not eligible for U.S. citizenship ....