Naturalization is the process immigrants use to become citizens of the United States. For individuals who are not born in this country or to American parents, it is the only available path to citizenship. Although there are different options available, one path is naturalization through military duty in Mesa.
If you are considering military service or have already joined, one of the potential benefits applies to your immigration status. Let a dedicated citizenship and naturalization attorney from our firm help you understand your rights and evaluate your options.
Certain requirements apply to anyone seeking naturalization, whether through military service or another basis. To pursue naturalized citizenship, an immigrant must first obtain lawful permanent resident status. After securing that status, they must reside continuously in the United States for at least five years. In addition to physical presence, the applicant must also establish:
It is worth noting that someone seeking naturalization based on their military service in Mesa might receive a waiver for some of these requirements.
There are two different standards for becoming a United States citizen based on your military experience, and that depends on whether or not the country is in peacetime or wartime.
Peacetime naturalization requires honorable service in any branch of the military for at least one year. Applicants may also qualify for waivers of the physical presence requirement that typically applies before filing. Deployed servicemembers often cannot meet this requirement due to the nature of their assignments.
The rules during wartime differ and are intentionally less restrictive. A servicemember becomes eligible after just one day of honorable military service and does not need to hold lawful permanent resident status before applying.
It is important to note that the United States has been in a designated period of wartime since 2002, following the 9/11 attacks. An attorney in Mesa can answer questions about how wartime declarations impact naturalization through military service.
There are some limitations to be aware of. Regardless of whether war has been declared, it is possible that this type of citizenship can be revoked if you receive a dishonorable discharge before completing five full years of honorable service.
Military service requires strict adherence to the naturalization process. The first step is filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Applicants must also submit proof of military service, which is requested through Form N-426. This form confirms active service through the appropriate military branch. Additional documentation may be required throughout the process. Many of the fees typically associated with naturalization are waived for service members.
If you are pursuing citizenship as a member of the United States military, our firm is here to help. While naturalization through military duty in Mesa is a possibility, there are steps to take and eligibility requirements to meet.
Our firm respects your service and looks forward to helping you become a citizen of this country. Contact us today to discuss naturalization during a private case evaluation.
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