United States Citizenship by Michaela Grayson https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk By: Michaela Grayson en-us 2016-05-18 14:42:26 UTC 2025-04-24 08:13:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/weigh.jpg U.S. Citizenship  310258 https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/111871842 This site gives you the requirements and ways to become a U.S citizen. From naturalization to dual citizenship. It gives you the value of citizenship and why it is important to become a citizen.]]> 2016-05-20 14:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/111871842 Dual Nationality 310258 https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/111872862 This website tells you what dual citizenship is and how you know you are a dual citizen. The benefits you have as a dual citizen and how to become a dual citizen. Mostly developed countries allow dual citizenship like U.S, UK, and Australia. Countries like Singapore, Austria, India, Saudi Arabia do not recognize or restrict dual citizenship.]]> 2016-05-20 14:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/111872862 Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 310258 https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/111874157  There are rights you have when you become a U.S citizen and if you are already one. There are also responsibilities like paying  taxes, and appearing to court when called. Why as citizens do we have duties and responsibilities? Because the government is of the people, by the people. and for the people. So we all have to fulfill the duties as a citizen.]]> 2016-05-20 14:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/111874157 Difference between China's and America's Citizenship 310258 https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/111875448 China and America have differences when it comes to citizenship. China doesn't allow dual citizenship. America allows dual citizenship. In china your child is a foreigner if the parent is not a PRC citizen. In the U.S your child is automatically a U.S citizen if both of the parents are from the U.S, but the child is not born in the  states. In China with visa-free cards they can only travel yo 40 countries while in the U.S you travel to 170 countries.]]> 2016-05-20 15:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/111875448 Green Card 310258 https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/111878155 An immigration process of becoming a permanent resident. The green  card serves as a proof that its holder, a lawful permanent resident (LPR), has been officially granted immigration benefits, which include permission to reside and take employment in the United States]]> 2016-05-20 15:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/111878155 What does it mean to be a new American? 310258 https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/112143876 There are people from all around the world that live in the U.S. The United States is a very big on agriculture. Culture from over 126 countries. Some people travel because the U.S has the biggest democracy in the world. Many people come because of war in their countries, religious persecution, and some just for the culture. Some people travel to the U.S for better jobs and more money. Some travel because there is religious persecution or because they are in poverty. Most of the people that come are happy to be able to vote and get a say in there government, because that is not allowed in most governments around the world]]> 2016-05-23 14:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/112143876 3 Things you should know about Birthright Citizenship 310258 https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/112148425 People are making reforms and its even being talked about in the political world. Birthright Citizenship is a legal right for all children born in a country's territory. Its even in the constitution. ]]> 2016-05-23 15:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/112148425 How Long Does it Take to Become a U.S Citizen 310258 https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/112149292 It can take anywhere  between 5 to 8 months. If you live in an area with heavy immigrant population, it could take 2 years or more because you have to get more people in. The USCIS are working on shortening the time. If your application is not approved, it may be because you did not pass the test the first time, but you are able to retake the test.]]> 2016-05-23 15:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/112149292 U.S. Immigration Reform at a Glance 310258 https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/112211755 The American immigration is broken because employers are hiring people without documentation and they are hiding in the shadows. President Obama plans to fix our broken system by dong things like Cracking Down on Illegal at the border, Deporting Felons, etc. Immigrants don't have the same rights as the citizens. ]]> 2016-05-23 20:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/112211755 Advantages and Disadvantages of Dual Citizenship. 310258 https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/112535229 Advantages: 
  • Two Passports: As a dual citizen you get two passports so you can travel to the other countries easier. So example if you are a U.S and Mexico citizen, you are able to travel to both easier. A citizen passport eliminates the need for long-stays and questions form border patrol about your trip.
  • Property Ownership: This advantage makes it to were you are able to have property in both countries. Some countries don´t allow land ownership to citizens of both countries.
Disadvantages:
  • Double Taxation: As a dual citizen you will have to pay tax in both of the countries you are a citizen in. There are some countries have treaties that override the tax income law.
  • Security Clearance: Sometimes dual citizenship can be a disadvantage with your job. Like if you have a job with the U.S government and have access to classified information, dual citizenship can stop you prevent you from gaining the security clearance to get this information.
]]> 2016-05-25 14:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/112535229 Bibliography 310258 https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/113196562 2016-05-31 15:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/113196562 What does it mean to be a citizen? 310258 https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/113197608 2016-05-31 15:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/310258/ztvvzv2r4pwk/wish/113197608