- U.S. citizens have the right to vote in state as well as federal elections. U.S. citizens have a voice in matters involving government, laws and taxes that affect their lives and can help choose public officials.
- U.S. citizens can help family members immigrate without the extended delays that others commonly face. A citizen can petition the government to eliminate or reduce waiting times, which is often done on behalf of parents and spouses. Also, the children of immigrant parents who become U.S. citizens become citizens if they are under the age of 18.
- U.S. citizens can travel and live in other countries indefinitely without giving up their citizenship, unlike those who are just permanent residents. They also have less difficulty returning to the U.S. from trips abroad and are protected from deportation from the U.S. if they commit crimes.
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