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The Military Member’s Guide to Citizenship Application Preparing to Apply |
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1. Read this guide in its entirety. Reading and understanding this guide is the first step in the naturalization process for military members and their spouses. Some naturalization requirements are difficult to understand and many people have questions about naturalization. If you read this guide before beginning the naturalization process, many of your questions will be answered. An understanding of this guide will prepare you for application, and better-prepared applications will result in faster processing times. It is the member’s responsibility to enter the naturalization process fully informed and ready to provide the necessary information and documents.
2. Complete the Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet. This only applies to members who are applying based on five years as a Legal Permanent Resident (See section titled "Completing Your Application and Getting Photographed"). Complete the eligibility worksheet available at your ACS Customer Service Section to decide if you are eligible to apply for naturalization. If you do not meet all the requirements, you may save both time and money by waiting until you are eligible to apply. If you complete the eligibility worksheet and have questions about your eligibility, you should seek advice by:
Calling the INS point of contact listed at the back of this guide (page ???)
Going to an INS information counter
Contacting a community immigrant assistance organization, or
Talking to an immigration attorney
Information Courtesy of U.S. Army
