September 17 is Citizenship Day and Constitution Day, when Americans celebrate their founding document and those who have become U.S. citizens. Signed on this day in 1787, the Constitution lays out the founding principles of the nation and the parameters for citizenship.

So how does one become an American? Some ways are automatic, while others are not so simple. Here are the four paths citizenship:

Today is a great day to pause and reflect on the founding document and principles of our nation, and welcome those who want to make it their own.

Related Resources:

  • Citizenship Basics (FindLaw)
  • How to Become a U.S. Citizen in 3 Steps (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
  • How Permanent Residents Become U.S. Citizens (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
  • FindLaw Quiz: Can You Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test? (FindLaw’s Legal Grounds)

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