Question

How does one become a citizen select all that apply? Would it be a person is born in the United States a person of foreign birth is granted citizenship after living in the US for five years or a person of foreign successfully completed the naturalization process or a person marry someone who is already a US citizen.

Answer 1

To become a U.S. citizen, the following options apply:

1. **A person is born in the United States** - This grants automatic citizenship (jus soli).

2. **A person of foreign birth is granted citizenship after living in the US for five years** - This is generally part of the naturalization process, where an individual may apply for citizenship after meeting residency requirements (typically five years for most immigrants).

3. **A person of foreign birth has successfully completed the naturalization process** - This grants citizenship to those who meet the necessary requirements and pass the naturalization exam.

4. **A person marries someone who is already a US citizen** - This can lead to a pathway for citizenship through marriage, generally allowing the foreign spouse to apply for naturalization after a shorter period of residency.

All four options listed can lead to U.S. citizenship.