How can people become United States citizens?

Accepted answers

1. Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
2. Naturalize
3. Derive citizenship (under conditions set by Congress)

Source: USCIS 2025 Civics Test (M-1778 (09/25))

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