Some questions here....

[flomagy 0]

What rights does a citizen have over a resident? Is there much of a difference?

Probably a dumb question, but I could really use some clarification.....thanks....!!!!

[pianojangee 0]

What rights does a citizen have over a resident? Is there much of a difference?

Probably a dumb question, but I could really use some clarification.....thanks....!!!!

You can vote!

You can serve as jury, well I guess that is more like duty that right.

[Delicia 1]

What rights does a citizen have over a resident? Is there much of a difference?

Probably a dumb question, but I could really use some clarification.....thanks....!!!!

You can vote!

You can serve as jury, well I guess that is more like duty that right.

You don't have to keep renewing a green card.

You don't have to worry about spending too much time out of the country and losing your PR status.

You can sponsor relatives (brothers, sisters, parents) into the country.

You can vote.

[flomagy 0]

What rights does a citizen have over a resident? Is there much of a difference?

Probably a dumb question, but I could really use some clarification.....thanks....!!!!

You can vote!

You can serve as jury, well I guess that is more like duty that right.

You don't have to keep renewing a green card.

You don't have to worry about spending too much time out of the country and losing your PR status.

You can sponsor relatives (brothers, sisters, parents) into the country.

You can vote.

Thanks for the replies.....ive been doing some research and found some more answers on other threads as well.....thanks again.....

[JVKn'CVO 11]

Source: USCIS - a guide to naturalization

What Are the Benefits and Responsibilities of Citizenship?

Benefits

The Constitution and laws of the United

States give many rights to both citizens

and non-citizens living in the United

States. However, some rights are only for

citizens, such as:

• Voting. Only U.S. citizens can vote

in Federal elections. Most States

also restrict the right to vote, in most

elections, to U.S. citizens.

• Bringing family members to the

United States. Citizens generally

get priority when petitioning to bring

family members permanently to this

country.

• Obtaining citizenship for children

born abroad. In most cases, a child

born abroad to a U.S. citizen is

automatically a U.S. citizen.

• Traveling with a U.S. passport.

A U.S. passport allows you to get

assistance from the U.S. government

when overseas.

• Becoming eligible for Federal jobs.

Most jobs with government agencies

require U.S. citizenship.

• Becoming an elected official. Many

elected offices in this country require

U.S. citizenship.

• Showing your patriotism. In addition,

becoming a U.S. citizen is a way to

demonstrate your commitment to your

new country.

The above list does not include all the

benefits of citizenship, only some

of the more important ones.

Good luck with whatever you choose!

Caro