Cicero Naturalization through Military Duty

Several ways provide a pathway to permanent legal resident status in the U.S. The most well-known begins with the application for a green card. Green cards permit immigrants to live and work here permanently. For some immigrants, the end goal of permanent legal resident status is full U.S. citizenship. That is a long road with significant pitfalls and obstacles along the way.

However, if you or a loved one is in military service in the U.S., it is possible to seek U.S. citizenship via Cicero naturalization through military duty. Talk to a seasoned citizenship and naturalization attorney about your situation today.

What is Cicero Naturalization through Military Duty?

Naturalization is the legal process by which the U.S. grants citizenship to immigrants with legal permanent resident status after they satisfy the legal requirements set out by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS).

The U.S. military has a program to expedite the citizenship of active and veteran military personnel. The military naturalization process is designed to be simpler and more economical—by waiving certain fees—than the naturalization process for other legal permanent residents. Additionally, family members of immigrants serving in the military may also receive benefits.

What Does Cicero Naturalization through Military Duty Require?

Lawful permanent residents serving in the U.S. military for at least one year at any time may apply for U.S. citizenship. The applicant must be age 18 or over and submit a completed form called a Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service. If a veteran applies, he or she must have an honorable discharge. In addition, the applicant must do the following:

• Clear all security screenings
• Show the ability to read, write, and speak English, unless filing a waiver
• Demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. government and its history unless waived
• Have lawful and permanent residence in the U.S. via a green card or other legal status at the time of the naturalization interview
• Display good moral character for at least five years before filing the naturalization application and up to the date of naturalization
• Show attachment to principles outlined in the U.S. Constitution and support the “good order and happiness” of the U.S. throughout all relevant periods unless waived

The collection and preservation of historical records, compiling immigration records, and responding to government forms may feel overwhelming. That’s why it’s critical to hire an experienced lawyer in Cicero who could help ensure that your military duty is appropriately documented and guide you through the preparation and submission of your naturalization application.

What Happens If a Military Member Dies Before Earning Citizenship?

Surviving family members of U.S. military personnel who died during military combat receive a special benefit U.S. citizenship after death. In addition, the surviving family members may petition—within two years of the military personnel’s date of death—for a green card based on their relationship to the deceased military member.

Talk to a Cicero Attorney About Naturalization through Military Duty Today

Compliance with immigration procedures and other government statutes and regulatory guidance is a daunting task for anyone. If English is not your first language, it helps to have someone assist you with understanding the various requirements for citizenship.

Contact the Godoy Law Office today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced immigration lawyers. Your lawyer knows how to navigate the seas that surround the process known as the Cicero Naturalization through Military Duty. They will review your history, your evidence, and your family’s background to determine the best way forward for you and your family to benefit from your military duty. Let someone fight for you. Call today to schedule a consultation.