NC: Pathways to Citizenship

I was born in the Philippines, but I've been living in the U.S. as a permanent resident for 6 years. I'm 28 years old. Are they already citizen, eligible for naturalization, or must wait to apply?

• Already a citizen

• Eligible for naturalization

• Must wait to apply

Why would a candidate who is running for political office encourage people to become Naturalized?

• Naturalization leads to decreased participation in the political process.

• Naturalization leads to decreased campaign involvement.

• Naturalization leads to increased citizenship application.

• Naturalization leads to increased participation in the political process.

Why would someone go through the Naturalization process?

• To become a citizen.

• To become a resident.

• To obtain a work visa.

• To obtain a birth certificate.

What are the two methods to be considered a Natural Born Citizen?

• Law of Blood and Naturalization

• Naturalization and Law of Soil

• Law of Blood and Law of Soil

• Immigration and Naturalization

There are six steps in becoming a U.S. citizen. Which one does not belong?

• Live in the U.S. for five years

• Fill out an application for citizenship

• Fingerprint and background check

• Interview

• Get a blood test

A naturalized citizen...

• is not able to vote in presidential elections.

• does not have to know English.

• is not required to take an oath of allegiance to the United States.

• is not eligible to become president or vice president of the United States.

Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why?

• Yes, Law of Soil

• Yes, Law of Blood

• Only if his parents go through naturalization

• No, he would need to be naturalized

Maria was born in Italy to an American father and an Italian mother – is she a U.S. citizen? Why?

• Yes, Law of Soil

• No, she would need to be naturalized

• Yes, Law of Blood

• No, Maria is an Italian citizen

Who is considered a natural-born U.S. citizen?

• Naturalized

• Law of Blood

• Permanent resident alien

• Law of Soil

How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?

• All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

• All persons born in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

• All persons naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

• All persons who apply for citizenship, are citizens of the U.S.