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To become a United States citizen, you must either be born in the United States or go through the process of naturalization. To naturalize, you must be at least 18 years old and have been a lawful permanent resident of the United States for at least 5 years. You must also have good moral character.

There are different categories of sponsorship for green cards for your family. The first category is for immediate relatives, which includes parents, spouses, widows, and unmarried children under 21. The second category is for family preference, which includes unmarried children of U.S. citizens, married children of U.S. citizens, and the unmarried children of permanent residents. The third category is for sponsored employment, which includes people with special skills or who have a job offer in the United States.