The Path to Citizenship

Are military recruitment programs such as the MAVNI program a good way for immigrants and nonimmigrants to earn U.S. citizenship, or do you feel that these types of programs take advantage of immigrants? Here's an opportunity to explain your position on the issue.

Does the word "illegal" degrade and alienate those who are in the country without legal permission? Many agree that it does, and there is growing support to use the term "undocumented," even in the Supreme Court.

Readers share their stories of being undocumented and living in the United States.

Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a new U.S. citizen.

A day for all American citizens, whether natural born or naturalized, to celebrate and take pride in their U.S. citizenship.

The MAVNI pilot program gives legal aliens with skills considered to be vital to national interest the opportunity to expedite the naturalization process by serving in the U.S. military.

Do you have what it takes to pass the new naturalization test? Take these 10 questions from the redesigned, new naturalization test and find out.

U.S. military members who have served honorably on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces have an expedited path to citizenship. Learn about the 10 facts about citizenship and the U.S. military.

The redesigned naturalization test is effective October 1, 2008. Find out everything you need to know about the new test.

Learn what is required to become a U.S. citizen.

The final step to becoming a U.S. citizen is taking the Oath of Allegiance. Find out what you are pledging when you declare your attachment to the United States and its Constitution.

The Immigration and Naturalization Act allows expedited citizenship processing for certain members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their spouses stationed with them overseas.

What is dual citizenship and does the U.S. recognize dual nationality.