21.   While many of the immigrants themselves cited the fear that benefits might be cut off, others explained their decision to seek citizenship by citing an even broader concern.

22.   A number of recent policy changes, as well as anti-immigrant sentiment, has prompted more immigrants to seek citizenship, officials said.

23.   Before deciding his citizenship claims, Justice officials were painstakingly researching whether he had ever sought dual citizenship or renounced his American citizenship, the officials said.

24.   Born in Kenya, Kipketer is seeking Danish citizenship.

25.   But he said he has no plans to seek Norwegian citizenship to avoid similar problems on future trips abroad.

26.   Canadian-born funnyman Jim Carrey said he loves the United States so much he plans to seek dual citizenship.

27.   Dubinsky said she considered seeking citizenship for a long time but thought the process too complicated.

28.   Ethnic Russians are not banned from seeking citizenship, but they face hurdles that many say are unfair.

29.   Felderhof, of Alberta, was fired after the scandal broke and has since moved with his family to the Cayman Islands, where he is seeking citizenship.

30.   Former Germany coach Berti Vogts saw his talent and persuaded him to seek German citizenship.