How can people become United States citizens?
Accepted answers
- Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
- Naturalize
- Derive citizenship (under conditions set by Congress)
Explanation
There are three ways to become a U.S. citizen: be born in the United States (14th Amendment), naturalize (what you are doing now), or derive citizenship through your parents under rules set by Congress.
Source: USCIS 2025 Civics Test — 128 Questions and Answers (PDF).
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