Do you have to speak and read basic english

[flywise]

I got a letter from uncle biden today saying I’ll be getting a child tax credit. < that’s a whole other issue.
On the front of the page it talked about how I’d get this credit. On the back it said the same thing only in Spanish. My question is, if a person from any place on earth wants to become a citizen legally don’t they have to learn basic English? I’ve always been under The impression that was the case. If it is the case why would they need to write a full page on child tax credit in any language other than English?

[sqiggy]

No, I will not press one for English!!!

[jaime1982]

To answer your question. No. You dont have to speak a certain language(English) to be a US citizen. Nor is there a national language here.

Carry on.

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[Black Ice]

I got a letter from uncle biden today saying I’ll be getting a child tax credit. < that’s a whole other issue.
On the front of the page it talked about how I’d get this credit. On the back it said the same thing only in Spanish. My question is, if a person from any place on earth wants to become a citizen legally don’t they have to learn basic English? I’ve always been under The impression that was the case. If it is the case why would they need to write a full page on child tax credit in any language other than English?

How much is a child tax credit worth?


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[Landrover]

No, we don't have a NATIONAL language. No, you don't have to take the child credit of approximately $3,600.

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[Danno]

I thought I was over the cut off for single parent. Apparently that doesn't matter because I got it on Wednesday. It wasn't the full $500 for 2 children 6-17. It was $441. So maybe my income played a role in the calculation. I went on their website and opted out of future advance tax credits.

[glen]

The bad part is people will get advanced money who have never owed come April 15. Then their going to owe instead of getting a payment. The whole pay folks mindframe never works

[Hunteraudit]

I thought I was over the cut off for single parent. Apparently that doesn't matter because I got it on Wednesday. It wasn't the full $500 for 2 children 6-17. It was $441. So maybe my income played a role in the calculation. I went on their website and opted out of future advance tax credits.

Most likely your income is not over the “cutoff” but is in the phase out zone.

The 2021 child tax credit is fully refundable. If you are eligible for it and you don’t have a tax burden, then you still get it. You don’t have to owe taxes to receive it and aren’t going to have to pay it back unless you aren’t eligible for it based on 2021 filing info.

[flywise]

Well to answer my own question.

In order to become a U.S. citizen, all naturalization applicants must meet the following requirements (unless they qualify for an exemption or apply based on their U.S. military service):

Be of the minimum required age (typically, at least 18)
Continuously and physically live in the United States as a green card holder for a certain number of years
Establish residency in the state or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) district where they intend to apply
Have “good moral character”
Be proficient in basic spoken and written English and demonstrate knowledge of U.S. history and government
Register for military service (if a male of a certain age) and be willing to perform civil service when required
Swear allegiance to the United States

[Hunteraudit]

Well to answer my own question.

In order to become a U.S. citizen, all naturalization applicants must meet the following requirements (unless they qualify for an exemption or apply based on their U.S. military service):

Be of the minimum required age (typically, at least 18)
Continuously and physically live in the United States as a green card holder for a certain number of years
Establish residency in the state or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) district where they intend to apply
Have “good moral character”
Be proficient in basic spoken and written English and demonstrate knowledge of U.S. history and government
Register for military service (if a male of a certain age) and be willing to perform civil service when required
Swear allegiance to the United States

How about the other way to be come a citizen, you know, the way most citizens are created, not through naturalization but through acquisition. Any language requirement there?

[LWC]

How about the other way to be come a citizen, you know, the way most citizens are created, not through naturalization but through acquisition. Any language requirement there?

Would those citizens go to school? What language is used in our escuela?

[flywise]

How about the other way to be come a citizen, you know, the way most citizens are created, not through naturalization but through acquisition. Any language requirement there?

Lol, i didnt make the rules and by acquisition do you mean conquer.....you know, the way EVERY civilization on earth has been created?

[Hunteraudit]

Would those citizens go to school? What language is used in our escuela?

No comprende. I thought the question was if all citizens were required to speak English.

Listen, I get it, the dual language mailers and signage aggravate me too. I just like to approach the argument with better footing.

[Hunteraudit]

Lol, i didnt make the rules and by acquisition do you mean conquer.....you know, the way EVERY civilization on earth has been created?

By acquisition I mean by birth