U.S. Citizenship for Military Personnel FAQ
1. What is the eligibility for naturalization for military personnel?If you are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and are interested in becoming a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for citizenship under special provisions provided for in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Generally, service in the U.S. Armed Forces means service in one of the following branches:
Recent changes in the relevant sections of the INA (Sections 328 and 329) make it easier for qualified military personnel to become U.S. citizens if they choose to file a naturalization application. 2. Who qualifies for naturalization for U.S. military personnel?There are general requirements and qualifications that must be met in order for you to become a U.S. citizen. These include:
As a member of the military there are other naturalization requirements that you may be excepted from, including the required residency and physical presence in the United States. These exceptions are outlined in Sections 328 and 329 of the INA. If you meet all of the check marks in either Section, you may apply for citizenship under that Section. 3. What is Section 328, INA?This section applies to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who currently serve or have served in active-duty status during authorized periods of conflict as outlined in the INA (WWI; September 1, 1939-December 31, 1946; June 25, 1950-July 1, 1955; and February 28, 1961-October 5, 1978) or any additional period designated by the President in an Executive Order.* You may qualify if:
4. What is Section 329, INA?This section applies to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who currently serve or have served in active-duty status during authorized periods of conflict as outlined in the INA (WWI; September 1, 1939-December 31, 1946; June 25, 1950-July 1, 1955; and February 28, 1961-October 5, 1978) or any additional period designated by the President in an Executive Order.* You may qualify if:
* Recently, the President signed an Executive Order identifying September 11, 2001 and after as an authorized period of conflict. |
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