Rights and Benefits of U.S. Citizenship

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If you are originally from another country, but have gained U.S. citizenship, you now have access to almost all the legal rights and opportunities enjoyed by native-born U.S. citizens. For example, you can vote, work for the U.S. government, and petition for other family members to join you in the United States. A few limits are placed on you, however. Learn more here.

Making the Most of Your Rights as a U.S. Citizen

Obtaining Proof of U.S. Citizenship
How to get a passport, certificate of citizenship, or other proof of status.
Can I move abroad after becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen?
U.S. citizens enjoy unlimited rights to live in other countries.
Family Sponsor Petitioning for Immigrants
Find out which of your family members you can assist in obtaining U.S. green cards, and how to do so.
How Naturalizing Will Help Your Foreign-Born Children Immigrate
The children of U.S. citizens, born abroad, may become U.S. citizens automatically-- or you may be able to sponsor them for a green card.

Legal Responsibilities as a U.S. Citizen

Passport Denial for Failure to Pay Child Support
Don't let your travel plans be affected. Pay off child support debts before attempting to obtain a U.S. passport.
When U.S. Citizens Living Abroad Owe U.S. Tax
You may not owe any actual tax, but if you're a U.S. citizen, you probably need to file a tax return no matter where you live.
Can a naturalized U.S. citizen lose citizenship by living in another country?
It's uncommon for someone with U.S. citizenship to lose that status, but not impossible-- find out more here.