text: Let me just clarify something! No one is given free citizenship in this country! You have to first become a permanent resident (green card) then after 3 -5 years of continuous residence and a clean record you may apply to become a citizen! Illegals may get green cards, but that does not make them a citizen. All green card holders are NOT citizens! Citizenship is only given to people who want to become citizens! Immigrants who respect the constitution and who really truly love this country! I am a legal immigrant who once held a green card but I'm now a naturalized citizen who was awarded a certificate of naturalization and a passport! There is also a civics test and an oath of allegiance at a naturalization ceremony!