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If you marry an American are you an American citizen?

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If you are a foreigner marrying a US citizen, then no you are not a US citizen.

Marriage to a citizen does normally give you "permanent resident" status for the duration of the union, and qualifies you for certain paths to citizenship, but it's not automatically granted.

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