USCIS Unveils First Changes to Naturalization Test in Multi-Step Overhaul of American Citizenship Standards
Release Date
09/17/2025
Changes to naturalization civics test better assess applicants’ knowledge of U.S. history and government
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Guestbook Entry for Louis Raja Arul Doss, United States
Name
Louis Raja Arul Doss
Country
United States
State
CA
USCIS Fact Sheet on Naturalization through Military Service
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.
USCIS Updates Guidance on Military Naturalization
Release Date09/26/2025
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing guidance to explain that uncharacterized discharges that occurred on or after Aug. 1, 2024, do not meet the requirement of a separation “under honorable conditions” for former alien service members to naturalize under Sections 328 and 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).