Citizenship

Those who attain American citizenship gain rights such as job and educational opportunities, the ability to acquire assets like a home, and the privilege to vote and even hold public office. Additionally, they have access to benefits such as reduced tuition fees at universities, government healthcare insurance, unrestricted entry and exit from the USA without notifying authorities, and the retention of residency rights.

Citizens can expedite their parents’ residency applications, provided they can demonstrate the ability to support them. Furthermore, they can automatically pass on citizenship to their non-native-born children, and travel using an American passport.

Any individual born on American soil automatically becomes a US citizen, irrespective of their parents’ nationality or immigration status, as the USA follows the principle of jus soli (right of soil) to convey citizenship. This contrasts with countries like Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Germany, which adhere to jus sanguinis (right of blood), meaning citizenship is transmitted through descent.