Distinguish between Offer and Mere declaration of Intention

Declaration of intention: A declaration of intention is a document filed in a court by an alien who intends to become a U.S citizen. The declaration is a preliminary step to naturalization. The declaration is made before a court of record.

Offer: A explicit proposal to contract and bind both the person that made the offer and the person accepted the offer to the terms of the contract.

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