1. Obtain American citizenship according to the principle of birthplace. According to the birthright principle, a person can acquire American citizenship as long as he is born in the United States, regardless of his parents' nationality. However, children born to families of foreign embassies and consulates in the United States cannot obtain American citizenship according to this principle.
2. automatically acquire American citizenship according to the principle of descent. That is, as long as American citizens have lived in the United States for 65,438+00 years, and among them, they have lived in the United States for 5 years after the age of 65,438+04, their children born in foreign countries also become American citizens at birth.
The United States is an immigrant country with a large number of naturalized people, that is, foreign-born "Americans". According to the relevant laws of the US Congress, the basic conditions for naturalization in the United States are: at least 65,438+08 years old, must be a non-enemy national and legally enter the United States, obtain permanent residency and live in the United States for more than 5 years, and live in a state for at least 6 months.
Those who meet the above conditions and wish to become American citizens should apply to the Citizenship and Immigration Bureau for examination. If they pass the exam, they can get American citizenship.
Extended information: rights enjoyed by American citizens;
1, you can apply for permanent residency in the United States for parents, spouses, children and siblings as American citizens;
2. You can enjoy all aspects of American citizens' treatment, such as medical insurance, various subsidies, citizens' right to vote and stand for election, etc.
3. Because the United States and many countries in the world have visa-free agreements, they can enjoy visa-free treatment, saving visa fees and many cumbersome procedures, and it will be more convenient and fast to travel, visit relatives and do business in other countries;
4. When living or traveling in the United States or abroad, they are protected by American embassies and consulates. In case of political instability or major disasters, American citizens can leave the country and return to China under the protection of the US government.
These rights also bring corresponding obligations to naturalized citizens. Applicants for naturalization must swear to renounce all loyalty to their country of origin; Support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States; Swear allegiance to the United States; Actively serve the United States when necessary. At the same time, citizens also have the obligation to serve as jurors, register and vote.
reference data
Baidu Encyclopedia-American Nationality