Becoming a US Citizen
Becoming a U.S. Citizen is not that difficult. It can be acquired through either birth or by naturalization. We'll get to that in a minute, but first let's look at what you gain and what you lose in becoming a citizen.

What you lose:
-You must give up any prior allegiances to other countries.
-You cannot defend that country in a time of war.
-If your country doesn't allow dual citizenship, when becoming a U.S Citizen, you may have to give up citizenship to that country.

What you gain:
-The freedom of religion and speech, peaceable assembly, and right to a fair trial.
-The right to vote.
-The right to hold elected office(except for Pres. n vice Pres. which are only for natural born citizens).
-Certain government jobs.
-Public education and scholarships.
-Grants
-Protection from forced removal from the country.
-Certain types of public assistance.
-The ability to perform for immediate relatives to join you in the U.S. without being subjected to visa limits.

You also have some responsibilities as a U.S citizen. There are many , but here are 5 of them:
-Give up prior allegiances to other countries.
-Support, defend, and obey the laws of the united states.
-Serve the United States, if required, in a time of emergency or war. In some capacity, you may be called to help U.S military efforts or serve in the military.
-Support and defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States against all enemies.
-Swear allegiance to the United States.