Why should foreigners be given citizenship?
608234
I'm a former foreigner and I gained citizenship.  Unlike Jose and Pablo, I knocked on the door, I didn't crawl through an open window.  \n\nAs is, the USA has a birthrate that is hovering close to below replacement levels (2.0 children per woman) and controlled immigration helps with the replacement of workers that would otherwise not reproduce.  Wages go up, quality goes down, and the society doesn't propagate itself.  \n\nOperative word: "Controlled"  Uncontrolled immigration \n\nHowever, most of these workers come over the border and flood  the workforce and drive down wages.  They are not controlled.  \n\nWhich means they're not given vaccinations. They don't have  criminal background checks.  \nThey're not even give mental evaluations.\n\nForeign workers should be given citizenship because it's how we propagate our economy.  Foreign invaders shouldn't because they destroy our economy.
809044
Given - assuming one is a legal citizen.
680520
Nope.  They should earn citizenship like those immigrants who come here legally.
208337
Do you mean immigrants in the USA?  \nIf they are here LEGALLY, they can apply for CITIZENSHIP. If they are here ILLEGALLY they need to go back home (their country of origin) and apply for a visa BEFORE entering the country.
23604
The question needs to be clarified: is this a case if a) Singaporean national or b) non-Singaporean who has dual citizenship of two other countries.\n\nIf b): as long as both passports are legitimate, it would be ok by Singapore immigration.\n\nIf a): it depends on whether or not Singapore allows their citizens to also take citizenship of another country.
588867
Well you can't really enforce it as a punishment, however i think that it would be a great way for a person to earn their citizenship.\n\nI think that anyone willing to risk their life and fight for our country has done plenty of their share to become part of it.
899378
She's clearly doing it for the advantages. Being born here means automatic citizenship. And it's neither right or wrong. It needs to be judged on the intent and need of the person changing nationalites or having a child born into one different from his/her own. Some situations may warrant a change. Not every country is an ideal place. In a better world, all countries are equal, but the fact is they aren't. If they were, the desire to be another nationality would greatly diminish.
1108028
They must be citizens of the country they want to compete for.. thats a no brainer\n\nbut there are rules that apply to people with two or more citizenships. \n\nMy roomate had a Trinidad and Tobago citizenship and a Canadian one.. he had to choose well before the Olymps to which one he was trying to go for.. he went for Trinidad and won their first swimming medal.. great story
483625
Well this is no small thing dude.Immigration is not such a simple process that you will be given Citizenship in a jiffy.First you have to go to the US on a visitors visa.Find employment there and get a work permit.Then after many years if your record is clean you will be given a Greencard.Some years after the same you will be given citizenship and therefore the right to vote.Hence this is a long process which will take years.
529059
Should what? move to a better country? Or what are you asking? If that is the case for sure go to a country where you get the privileges that come with being a good citizen.
937072
Simple ...we use the guest worker program we already have ... import thousands of people from all over the world who would LOVE to come here and earn a buck or two legally for a specified time, and then go home!!  Since we already have a program that allows for that, why not use it?  No need whatsoever for a comprehensive reform leading to citizenship ...
106754
Yes. I think the Constitution should be amended to include non-born citizens, that have been citizens for at least 10 years. Most of the people who immigrate and become citizens love this country more than people born citizens. Those that are born citizens take too much for granted, while those who become citizens work hard for it. They should have as much oppotunity as anyone else.
655190
Because you have to be a citizen of a country to get a passport from it. That's how it works in every country. Nowhere, as far as I'm aware, grants automatic citizenship based on marriage.
512349
no one iis giving  automatic  citizeship in order  for a person  to become  citizen they need to  pass a  test and  speak english  i know people  whosen had been  legal  resident for   20 years and  had no  became  citizent  because they dont know english
668414
I'm not sure what you're actually asking, because it doesn't make sense.  Check with a website on citizenship.
933247
depends what language you are being asked it in?\nseems u don't have to speak english to become a citizen ....\nI mean just look at the election system and how many ballots you have printed in different languages ....if you are going to be a citizen and allowed to vote - it should only be ENGLISH.   Would save a lot of money........and promote a truly united country.
164453
Sure! If they vote and want to become their own country, let them!