CITIZENSHIP

2. Citizenship for Minor Children of Naturalized Citizens
LPR children of naturalized citizens who are under the age of 18, automatically become citizens. Once a parent naturalizes, the minor child become a citizen through derivation.

3. Family Petitions
An LPR can also sponsor family members from abroad, however the process is a lot longer and more complex. LPRs can only petition for their spouses, minor children and unmarried adult sons and daughters however U.S. citizens can petition for more family members such as parents, siblings and married adult sons and daughters.

4. Eligibility for Government Jobs
Only citizens are eligible for jobs with the federal government.

5. Freedom to Travel
Citizens have the freedom to travel abroad and stay for as long as they want to, LPR’s don’t have that luxury and there are restrictions on the travel period during the year. Citizens also have the privilege of seeking the assistance and security of US embassies and consulates during their travel abroad.

6. The Right to Vote
One of the most important benefits of becoming a US citizen is the right to vote. LPR’s cannot vote and thus miss out on the opportunity to elect leaders who can represent them and their community.