As a U.S. citizen, you are now entitled to many rights:
> You can protect yourself from government policy changes that target non-citizens, such as welfare and Supplemental Security Income.
> You can vote for the politician of your choice and have full participation in United States democracy.
> You can run for any public office except for President and Vice President.
> You can participate in jury duty.
> You are eligible for all state and federal jobs, and other jobs where U.S. citizenship is required.
Unlike other immigration papers, you never have to renew your citizenship certificate.
You can help more of your family members come to the United States. You can petition for your spouse, parents, children and siblings whether they are married or single, and for ﬁancés.
In most cases the unmarried children of U.S. citizens get permanent residence faster if the parents are citizens than if the parents are permanent residents. Should you be interested in ﬁling a petition for a qualifying relative, our office will be happy to assist you.
Finally, you have the advantage of traveling in and out of the United States more freely and you enjoy the benefits of holding a U.S. passport. You must obtain a U.S. passport if you plan to travel outside the United States.