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I see your confuse and raise you a truth.
Intent or not.
Naturalization vs born on us territory
Naturalization:
Acquiring citizenship through a legal process, typically involving an application, background check, and oath of allegiance
Requires meeting specific eligibility criteria, such as age, residency, and good moral character
Can be granted to individuals born outside the United States, as well as those born in the US to non-citizen parents
Does not automatically confer citizenship; requires a formal process and documentation
Born on US Territory:
Acquiring citizenship by virtue of being born within the United States or its territories
Automatically confers citizenship, regardless of parents’ nationality or immigration status
Applies to individuals born in:
Contiguous states (e.g., Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands)
Non-contiguous territories (e.g., Alaska, Hawaii)
Insular areas (e.g., American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands)
Does not require a formal process or documentation; citizenship is granted at birth
Key Distinctions:
Automatic vs. Manual Process: Born on US territory confers citizenship automatically, while naturalization requires a formal application and approval process.
Eligibility: Naturalization has specific eligibility criteria, whereas being born on US territory does not.
Parental Nationality: Naturalization can be granted regardless of parents’ nationality, whereas being born on US territory automatically confers citizenship regardless of parents’ status.
Documentation: Naturalization requires documentation, such as a certificate of citizenship, whereas being born on US territory does not require additional documentation.
In summary, naturalization is a legal process for acquiring citizenship, whereas being born on US territory is an automatic grant of citizenship, regardless of parents’ nationality or immigration status.