Both documents declare you a US citizen, but how you got there matters! Here’s a breakdown:
Certificate of Citizenship:
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Automatic Citizenship: Issued to those who become US citizens automatically, like:
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Children born abroad to US citizen parents
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Individuals who gained citizenship through parents’ naturalization
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Adoptees by US citizen parents
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Basis for Citizenship Included: Details why you’re a citizen (birth, parents, etc.)
Certificate of Naturalization:
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Earned Citizenship: Issued to those who went through the naturalization process:
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Foreign nationals meeting residency requirements
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Passing exams and the Oath of Allegiance
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Naturalization Details: Shows when and where you became a US citizen, along with personal info.
Remember:
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Both documents prove US citizenship.
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The type of document depends on how you acquired citizenship (automatic vs. naturalization process).
