Naturalize
Naturalize means to grant citizenship to a foreign-born person or to make something more natural or familiar.
Legal
Legal refers to something that is in accordance with the law or established rules and regulations. It is something that is allowed, permissible, or authorized by the governing authority. Legal actions or decisions are those that are recognized and enforceable by the judicial system.
8 US Code § 1101(a)(22)(B)
Refers to a specific section of the United States Code that pertains to the definition of the term “national of the United States.” This section specifically defines a national of the United States as a person who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States. This may include […]
8 US Code § 1101(a)(22)(A)
Refers to the definition of “national of the United States” under the Immigration and Nationality Act. It states that a national of the United States includes a person who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States. This can include individuals born in American Samoa or Swains Island.
8 US Code § 1101(a)(22)
Defines the term “national of the United States” as a citizen of the United States or a person who, though not a citizen, owes permanent allegiance to the United States.