Which is the first step in the process to become a naturalized citizen? A. Take a civics test
B. Be born in the U. S.
C. Complete an application with the United States Immigration and Citizenship Services office
D. Have a interview

Determine if you are already a

U.S. citizen.

You can become a U.S. citizen by birth or through

naturalization. Generally, people are born U.S. citizens

if they are born in the United States or if they are

born abroad to U.S. citizens. You may also derive U.S.

citizenship as a minor following the naturalization of

one or both parents.

; Were you born in the United States or a territory of

the United States?

If yes, you may already be a U.S. citizen.

; Is at least one of your parents a U.S. citizen?

If yes, refer to Form N-600, Application for

Certificate of Citizenship or Form N-600K,

Application for Citizenship and Issuance of

Certificate for more information. If you have a

U.S. citizen parent who is a U.S. citizen by either

birth or naturalization you may already be a

citizen or may be able to apply for a Certificate of

Citizenship based on their citizenship.

Explanation:

abraham lincoln issued the preliminary emancipation proclamation on september 22nd, 1862. it stipulated that if the southern states did not cease their rebellion by january 1st, 1863, then proclamation would go into effect.

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