{"id":88508,"date":"2023-01-24T20:52:44","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T20:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/?p=88508"},"modified":"2023-01-26T04:55:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T04:55:14","slug":"what-is-citizenship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/education\/what-is-citizenship\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>What Is Citizenship?<\/strong>","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Citizenship is the state of being a national of a country and, as such, entitled to its protection. Being a citizen means you are protected by that country&#8217;s government and its laws. Citizenship is granted by a national government and is typically conferred by birth. When granted, citizenship confers the rights of free movement within a country&#8217;s territory and the right to engage in commerce with other countries.<\/p><p>Citizenship is a status that involves both privileges and duties. For example, the right to vote in elections or the right to live and work only within the boundaries of a certain country. It is often associated with political rights, such as participating in the law-making process, including voting for public officials and being eligible for public office. Citizenship entails both rights and responsibilities.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-citizenship\"><span id=\"what-are-the-benefits-of-citizenship\">What Are the Benefits of Citizenship?<\/span><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundless.com\/immigration-resources\/naturalization-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Citizenship<\/strong><\/a> is a legal status that gives the holder the right to remain in the country and protects the person from expulsion. It also must be considered a basic tool to enhance a person&#8217;s quality of life. The most obvious benefit is that citizenship provides certain rights, such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly. It also entails legal protections that guard against arbitrary arrests, humane treatment when detained, torture, or inhumane punishment and sentences. Additionally, the right to own property is protected.<\/p><p>Citizenship means that you can apply for a job or start your own business. As a citizen, you can hold a national passport, get a job and buy property. You have the right to vote and run for office in most countries. You can become a member of a jury or run for office. You can start or own a business, take out a loan, invest in stocks and bonds, and manage your own bank account. If you have children, they will get the right to go to school and receive an education.<\/p><h2 id=\"how-does-one-become-a-u-s-citizen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does One Become a U.S Citizen?<\/h2><p>Most countries do not grant automatic citizenship. In most cases, obtaining citizenship is a long-term process that entails a series of requirements and procedures, which vary greatly from country to country. There is some debate over whether the process of naturalization should be simplified to reduce the burden on those seeking to become American citizens. Most countries offer citizenship to their citizens but do not require them to spend time and money living in the country for years in order to become a citizen.<\/p><p>Territorial citizenship is the most common type. It is the status of being a citizen of a specific country by virtue of that country&#8217;s territorial sovereignty. This allows for the possibility of citizenship without &#8220;naturalization&#8221; or otherwise filing any paperwork with a government agency. However, in most cases, this form of citizenship can be revoked when someone leaves the country or acquires a new nationality.<\/p><h2 id=\"what-is-the-status-of-a-citizen-of-the-united-states\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Status of a Citizen of the United States?<\/h2><p>A citizen of the United States is an individual who has been granted U.S. citizenship by birth in accordance with the U.S. Citizenship and Nationality Act, NSPA. The right to become a U.S. citizen is granted at birth through one&#8217;s parents or, in the case of orphans born in foreign countries, through adoption by parents or guardians who are permanent residents (i.e., green card holders). Emancipation from other forms of U.S. citizenship is permitted only under special circumstances. Each case must be determined on its own merits, taking into account the privileges of citizenship in addition to other factors.<\/p><h2 id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-a-citizen-and-a-national\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Difference Between a Citizen and a National?<\/h2><p>While a citizen is an individual who possesses the nationality of a particular country, a national is an individual who shares the culture as well as allegiance to a certain country. These are two distinct concepts and should not be confused. An American citizen may or may not be an American national, depending on the circumstances and terms of use.<\/p><p>Only individuals who are eligible to become U.S. citizens may apply for naturalization and, if granted, become U.S. citizens through naturalization ceremonies and other processes administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Becoming a citizen is designed to provide individuals with the rights and benefits of United States citizenship without requiring them to live in the United States permanently or without having any intention to relinquish their foreign citizenship.<\/p><h2 id=\"should-i-hire-a-lawyer-to-help-with-citizenship-issues\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I Hire a Lawyer to Help with Citizenship Issues?<\/h2><p>It is not uncommon for a person to apply alone and without the help of an attorney. However, there are a number of advantages to hiring an attorney. An attorney will be able to assist you in completing your application and help you with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yewlegal.com\/citizenship-and-naturalization-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>citizenship process<\/strong><\/a>. An attorney also can advise you about your options before you proceed with your naturalization application, which may require that you appear at USCIS offices to obtain documents requested by the government at the cost of hundreds of dollars each time.<\/p><h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion:<\/h2><p>The process of becoming or having citizenship can be confusing, but with the help of an attorney, you can reach your goal. It is important to understand that most countries do not require you to live in their country for any extended period of time to gain citizenship. 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