Quick US citizenship for military members

February 16, 2008  --  Got something to say?
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WASHINGTON D.C. - The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said late last month it has streamlined the application and naturalization process for military personnel serving in active duty or recently discharged.

USCIS said qualified members of the armed forces are exempt from other naturalization requirements, including residency and physical presence in the United States. Members and certain veterans of the armed forces are eligible to apply for US citizenship under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Generally, qualifying service are: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, certain reserve components of the National Guard and the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve. The member of the US armed forces must be of good moral character, has a knowledge of the English language, knowledge of US government and history and attachment to the US by taking an oath of allegiance to the US Constitution.

All aspects of the naturalization process, including applications, interviews and ceremonies are available overseas to members of the US Armed Forces. However, a person who obtains citizenship through military service and leaves the service other than honorable conditions before completing five years of service may have his or her citizenship revoked. All immigrants who served the armed forces on or after September 11, 2001 are eligible for citizenship. He or she must have served honorably for at least one year, obtained lawful permanent resident status and filed an application while still in the service or within six months of separation.


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