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The Price of Naturalization

The path to citizenship is paved with a good amount of money. You've got to pay lawyers, attend civic courses and fill out tons of paperwork… not to mention $400 just to take the oath. Marketplace's Hillary Wicai reports.

Tens of thousands of people have rallied across the nation in the last few weeks, in opposition to immigration reform bills being considered in Congress. Meanwhile, thousands of immigrants are becoming naturalized American citizens. (Photo: Tim Boyle (c) Getty Images)

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