Citizenship of the United States is a legal status that entails citizens with specific rights, duties, protections, and benefits in the United States. It serves as a foundation of fundamental rights d
The United States military has been an all-volunteer force since the end of the Vietnam War, but male United States citizens and non-citizens are still required to register for the military draft within 30 days of their 18th birthday.
United States citizens may be summoned to serve on a jury.
Citizens are required to file United States taxes even if they do not live in the United States.
Dual citizenship means persons can travel with two passports. Both the United States and Nicaragua permit dual citizenship.
A green card, known officially as a permanent resident card, is an identity document which shows that a person has permanent residency in the United States. Green card holders are formally known as la
Sample of a Permanent Resident Card (often called a "green card") of the United States (2023)
A 1949 "alien registration receipt card" of a female immigrant, which was issued by the now-abolished Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) under the Nationality Act of 1940
A 1976 card issued by the INS to John Lennon, stating the following: "This is to certify that [Lennon] has been duly registered according to law and was admitted to the United States as an immigrant."