Citizenship is one of the most coveted gifts that the U.S. Government can bestow.

All naturalization applicants filing under the military provisions of Section 328 or 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) need to be members of the United States Armed Forces.

Basic Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Knowledge and understanding of U.S. History and Government
• Good moral character
• Attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution
• Favorable disposition toward the United States

Section 328 Requirements

• Must be lawful permanent resident at time of filing.
• Serving in US Military, honorable service, or was honorably discharged within 6 months at time of filing N-400, Application for Naturalization.
• Has at least one year of service under honorable conditions at time of filing
• Military personnel are eligible to apply for citizenship under special provisions provided for in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 329.
• Honorable service in active duty military status during period of war/hostility declared by the President in Executive Order
• Became a Legal Permanent Resident after enlistment/induction, or enlisted/re enlisted while in the United States, weather or not the applicant is a Legal Permanent Resident.

In addition to the requirements above, Section 329 states

• Military personnel are eligible to apply for citizenship under special provisions provided for in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 329.

• Honorable service in active duty military status during period of war/hostility declared by the President in Executive Order

• Became a Legal Permanent Resident after enlistment/induction, or enlisted/re enlisted while in the United States, weather or not the applicant is a Legal Permanent Resident.