All citizens are eligible for the full range of public benefits.
Some non-citizen immigrants are not eligible for some benefits, so becoming a citizen protects your eligibility for these programs. THE U.S. Citizens can apply for more family members to immigrate than those with green cards, and often those relatives can immigrate much more quickly. Children under age 18 can become citizens if their parents become citizens. Citizenship increases your voice in public processes. Citizens may vote in elections, serve on juries and be elected to public office.