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Citizenship
Ok this is about my Dad becoming a citizn. I want to know why it's so hard to become a citizen. I mean, my Dad has lived in this country for almost 30 years, if you talked to him on the phone you would have to clue he was from another country. He has OWNED more than one business, he pays taxes, he does everything he is supposed to do. (I know I am just venting about this and me just saying all this to yall is not going to make any difference to people that decide citizenship but still maybe someone can answer my qustion) So why is it so hard to become a citizen without like being married to a citizen. I heard that when i become 18 (in 2 years) I can so something to make his chancs higher in getting citizenship. Can anyone tell me why it's so hard, and can anyone also tell me what i can do when i turn 18! Thanks, and please only answer if you actually know what i'm talking about, and not to tell me that you don't know what i'm talking about.
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Hey, I get what ur talking about,im korean and everyone in my family is an American citizen, except my grandma. She took the test, but failed. Its hard because they come from a different country and the citizen test is a little hard cause they have to take a written test, and oral test, and recite the pledge of allegiance, maybe your dad has trouble or something, cause my grandma did well on the oral part, but what failed her was that she couldnt read the written test. It really upset her and so she decided not to take it again. This could be the same senario that your dad is in! i hope i helped!
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I'm assuming that you're talking about the US, because I don't know about the policies in other countries.
You should take a look here:
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Depending on your father's age, he may already be considered a US citizen - especially if he pays his taxes and has lived here 30 years.
The reason it's so hard to become a citizen here is because this country is all about money. If you have the money, or you want to work here and give this country the money, then you can stay as long as you like. To be a citizen, though - that's little concern of this country. Obviously, it takes a long time to process so many documents - but really, should it have to take more than a few years? Probably not. I guess it's the U.S.'s way of saying, if you really want it, you're going ot have to wait for it. (i.e., the govt. doesn't care, because <i>your dad doesn't get to vote when he isn'y a citizen</i>)
I digress. Anyway, you can't do anything to help your dad. Unfortunately. He has to go and do it himself. Now, if you were born in this country you are automatically a citizen. If not, then you can apply for it if you want to when you turn 18.
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Hey its not that hard to apply to become a citizen. Even though once you apply it takes 6-14 months to get papers and all. You need to go to a local immgiration office and ask about how it works and they give you a packet with information, who you need to call, etc. If you dont know where your local immigration office is, look in the yellow pages. Its not that hard to become a citizen, my whole family did it and it took about a year 1/2. it takes a while but its worth it. Why do you need to be 18 to help out your dad? just go with him to the immigration office and stuff. The reason why its hard to become a citizen is because it takes a while for the goverment to look at your application, because they get applications all the time. They then, have to do a background check on you. Make sure your not a criminal, terrorist, or anything. There is a lot of steps when trying to become a citizen thats why its so hard. But anyone can do it. I hope I helped and good luck.
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