What is "naturalization"?

Naturalization means that a person voluntarily and actively acquires the nationality of other countries besides his birth nationality. Generally speaking, people living abroad acquire new nationality according to the laws of the country of residence.

The word "naturalization" first appeared in China's Hanshu. "Han Xiongnu Biography" has a cloud: "Xiongnu civil strife, five khans are fighting. Every day they call on Xie Han to naturalize their country and help them become vassals. "

"Domestication" here is "submission and enlightenment". Therefore, it can be concluded that "domestication" is a "Chinese character to be used" introduced into Japan from China, not a "coinage" in Japan.

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American naturalization

To apply for naturalization, you must meet the following five conditions:

1, aged 18, if under 16, there are two possibilities for naturalization:

(1) One of my parents is an American citizen, and I have obtained permanent residency or have been in the United States. When foreign parents apply for naturalization, he automatically obtains American citizenship.

(2) If both parents are foreign nationals, they also acquire citizenship when their parents are naturalized as American citizens.

2. Legal permanent residency in the United States for at least five years. Of course, this does not mean that you can't leave the United States during these five years. As long as you leave for no more than one year at a time, your stay will not be affected. If it is more than one year, you must wait for another four years and one day to be naturalized after returning to the United States.

3. Be law-abiding and have good moral character. All murderers, habitual alcoholics, polygamists, prostitutes, drug addicts, gamblers and people involved in other crimes can be regarded as misconduct and prohibited from applying for naturalization.

4. Willing to swear allegiance to the United States and give up all acts of loyalty to the country of origin. Applicants for naturalization must give up their original nationality, at the same time, they must give up the title of loyalty to other countries and any foreign countries, and guarantee to abide by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

5. Familiar with basic English and American government and history. Applicants for naturalization should be able to read, speak and write simple words and expressions in English, and they should also be able to sign in English.

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