8.+Obtaining+Legal+Status+as+a+U.S.+Citizen

=Obtaining Legal Status as a U.S. Citizen=

If you are not a natural born citizen of the United States, you are still able to obtain citizenship status through the naturalization process. As the definition of a citizen implies, citizenship entails both obtaining legal status in country as well as involvement in the public affairs of that country.

Prior to the naturalization process, non-natural born citizens must apply for and acquire permanent resident status. An individual can apply for such a status through a variety of avenues. Click on the picture of an avenue below explore further.


 * Employment**


 * Family**


 * Other Avenues**