Jennifer moved to the United States from mainland China when she was 21 years old in 2002. She has been in the United States for more than eight years now. When asked about her intention of becoming a citizen, she commented:
Of course. I mean I already have a home here. And after they granted me a legal status, which I appreciate so much, I must become a citizen to show them my good faith to stay in this land. I want to become an American. And I want to integrate into the American culture and society. In the future, I can have better communication with my children, who are citizens. […] Yes. Definitely. One of the duties for citizens is to vote in elections. When I become a citizen, I will vote to fulfill my duty.”
