Certificate of citizenship

Certificate of citizenship

A document issued by the DHS as proof that the person is a U.S. citizen by birth (when born abroad) or derivation (not from naturalization). The Child Citizenship Act of 2001 gives American citizenship automatically to certain foreign-born children of American citizens. These children can apply for certificates of citizenship.

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certificate of citizenship

Immigration; US visa

A document issued by the DHS as proof that the person is a U.S. citizen by birth (when born abroad) or derivation (not from naturalization). The Child Citizenship Act of 2001 ...

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Status of being a member of a state, one who owes allegiance to the government and is entitled to its protection and to political rights.

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Refers to the terms of membership of a nation- state which secures certain rights and privileges.

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Legal membership in a community known as a nation-state.

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Status that requires the individual to pledge allegiance to the government and entitles that individual to the rights and protections provided by the government.

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