USCIS Publishes Memo On National Guard Naturalization
USCIS policy memo providing guidance on the eligibility of members of the National Guard to naturalize under INA §329.
USCIS policy memo providing guidance on the eligibility of members of the National Guard to naturalize under INA §329.
Special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) authorize U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to expedite the application and naturalization process for current members of the U.S. armed forces and recently discharged servicemembers. Generally, qualifying military service includes service with one of the following: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard. In addition, spouses of members of the U.S. armed forces who are or will be deployed may be eligible for expedited naturalization.