US citizenship- One of the hottest preference Statuses for many
By: Patty Wittle | Posted: 05th January 2011
Heading towards abroad is the trend of today is it for studies, to work or to get permanently settled there. There are many destinations around the world to visit but United States definitely tops the list among visitors, tourists and also those aspiring people, who look forward to make their career and settle abroad. This is because the US citizenship serves the individuals with some very special rights, duties, benefits and many privileges. This lengthy list for example includes right to live, right to vote and right to work in the United States. With no doubts, US citizenship definitely allows the individuals to enjoy the federal assistance government services along with.
Here below are mentioned some of the rights and privileges that can help us understand US citizenship and its benefits in a batter way.
Right to live and work in United States definitely tops the list. As the right serves with a no-fear tag to the citizens of United States during their stay and work period in the country. But yes, before we give this right to any citizen the concept of the eligibility for same has to cleared initially as United States have two types of citizens, one, who are certainly non-citizens in United States but are definitely the permanent residents, and second, who are citizens as well as permanent residents in the country. Citizens, who are permanent residents (Green Card), definitely enjoy the above mentioned rights. Whereas the case is different for non- citizenship of United States, as unlike citizens, they may have the right taken away from them. For example, if the non citizens at any point of time are convicted of any type of serious crime, the chances of their being deport are definitely higher.
Right to Vote can be ranked at second. Along with all the fifty states of United States, Federal office voting powers of even District of Columbia are limited to their US Citizenship Holder. In any case, not all the citizens can get permit to vote by the states. This can be understood by an example: In United States, the constitution permits states from confining their citizens to vote on the grounds of color, sex, race, previous condition of servitude, non-payment of any tax, or age (for citizens who are at least eighteen years old) etc.
And third is the freedom to enter and leave the United States. This right entitles with free decision to anytime enter or leave the boundaries of United States whenever the individual feel any need of so. Obviously, non-citizens in the country are also eligible for this right.
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