So You Wanna Be 'Merican

The "Process"

• Step One: Find Out Whether You Are Eligible
• Step Two: Overcome Barriers to Your Ineligibility
• Step Three: File USCIS Form N-400
• Step Four: Get Fingerprinted
• Step Five: Attend a Citizenship Interview
• Step Six: Attend the Oath Ceremony

Right's and Privileges of US citizens

• Rights:Freedom to express yourself.
• Freedom to worship as you wish.
• Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury.
• Right to vote in elections for public officials.
• Right to apply for federal employment requiring U.S. citizenship.
• Right to run for elected office.
• Freedom to pursue “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
• Privileges: Support and defend the Constitution.
• Stay informed of the issues affecting your community.
• Participate in the democratic process.
• Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
• Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
• Participate in your local community.
• Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities.
• Serve on a jury when called upon.
• Defend the country if the need should arise.

1)The Statue Of Liberty
2)The Washington Monument
3) The White House

Famous People Who've Gotten Their Citizenship

• Actor Pierce Brosnan (Former James Bond)
• Madeleine Albright (the first woman to be U.S. Secretary of State
• Pamela Anderson ( The former Canadian-American “Baywatch” star)

Around 680,000 people legally become U.S. citizens each year.