USCIS Form and Policy Updates for Applying for Naturalization Based on Military Service

Summary

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated their policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding Form N-426, which is used to apply for naturalization based on military service. Applicants currently serving in the U.S. armed forces must file Form N-426 with their naturalization application. Former service members are no longer required to file Form N-426, but must submit a photocopy of their discharge document for all periods of service. This updated policy guidance is effective immediately and applies to all pending and future applications.

Q&As

AI Comments

👍 The USCIS has provided clear and updated policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to ensure that military service members have the correct information and documents when applying for naturalization. This updated policy provides greater clarity and is effective immediately.

👎 The USCIS Policy Manual update does not provide enough information to former service members on what documents they must submit with their naturalization application. This lack of clarity could lead to delays in processing applications.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about the USCIS Form and Policy Updates for Applying for Naturalization Based on Military Service. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated the policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual. Now, only applicants filing for naturalization based on military service who are currently serving in the U.S. armed forces are required to file Form N-426 with their naturalization application.

Friend: Wow, that's a big change. What are the implications of this?

Me: Well, this could be beneficial for current and former service members applying for naturalization. Former service members no longer have to file Form N-426 with their application, and those currently serving in the military can now be sure that their Form N-426 is being taken into account when their application is being considered. Additionally, this new policy could help streamline the naturalization process and make it easier for eligible military service members to become U.S. citizens.

Action items

• Review the updated policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to understand the new requirements for filing Form N-426 with a naturalization application.
• If you are a former service member applying for naturalization under INA 328 or 329, make sure to submit a photocopy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB Form 22), or other official discharge document for all periods of service that provides information on the type of separation and character of service.
• Visit the Policy Manual Feedback page to provide feedback on the update.

Technical terms

USCIS

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Form N-426

Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service

INA 328 or 329

Immigration and Nationality Act sections 328 and 329

DD Form 214

Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty

NGB Form 22

National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service

Policy Manual

USCIS Policy Manual

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