citizenship process
[/sɪˈtɪzənʃɪp ˈprɑːsɛs/]
nounpl: citizenship processes
processo de cidadania
1. The legal and administrative procedures required for a person to acquire citizenship of a country, including application, documentation review, interviews, and oath-taking
The citizenship process in the United States typically takes several years and involves multiple steps.
O processo de cidadania nos Estados Unidos geralmente leva vários anos e envolve múltiplas etapas.
2. The formal procedures and requirements that must be fulfilled to become a citizen of a nation
She completed the citizenship process and took the oath of allegiance last month.
Ela completou o processo de cidadania e prestou o juramento de lealdade mês passado.
3. The path to naturalization, including background checks, language proficiency, and civics tests
Understanding the citizenship process is essential before applying for naturalization.
Compreender o processo de cidadania é essencial antes de solicitar a naturalização.
In the United States, the citizenship process is a significant milestone for immigrants and is heavily regulated by the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). In Brazil, the term 'processo de cidadania' is less commonly used as naturalization is less frequent; the country more commonly discusses immigration in terms of visa categories and permanent residency. The citizenship process represents a formal transition from foreign national to citizen with full legal rights and responsibilities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
go through the citizenship process
fast-track citizenship process
complete the citizenship process
navigate the citizenship process
applying for citizenship
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