Obtaining U.S. citizenship after serving in the U.S. Armed Forces
Another way to obtain U.S. citizenship is to serve in the armed forces of the country in good faith. You can apply for naturalization at any time.
A person who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States for one year (or immediately if the service during the period of hostilities) is indeed entitled to accelerate citizenship. However the whole difficulty is that we still have to get into the army. Only for U.S. citizens or permanent residents serving is allowed there. In addition, the contract for service is for a period of 2 to 6 years. In general, this method cannot be called simple. But it is up to you.
To enter the service in the U.S. Armed Forces you must be a Permanent Resident or Green Card holder. It can be both a man and a woman (with some exceptions) aged 17 to 42 years who have no previous convictions, but have a secondary education and good physical preparation.
Getting U.S. citizenship in peacetime:
- To be over 18 years of age;
- conscientiously serve in the U.S. Armed Forces for at least 1 year (or less than a year, but be awarded for valor and honor);
- have at least a minimal knowledge of the English language (be able to read, write and speak), as well as knowledge the economic and political structure of the United States, the history of the country and pass the exam;
- to have high moral qualities, to know the principles of the U.S. Constitution and to have no problems with the law in the past;
- continuously reside in the United States for at least 5 years or actually be present in the United States at least 30 months before the filing date;
- permanent residence in the United States during the period of naturalization.
Acquiring U.S. citizenship in the period of hostilities:
- Faithfully serve in the U.S. armed forces for any amount of time (even 1 day);
- at the end of the service, to enter the United States or be in the territory of this country legally;;
- have at least a minimal knowledge of the English language (be able to read, write and speak), as well as knowledge the economic and political structure of the United States, the history of the country and pass the exam;
- to have high moral qualities, to read the principles of the U.S. Constitution and not to have cases of violation of the law in the past.
If you are not a Green Card holder or do not have a Permanent Residence Permit, you can not be service members in the U.S. military.
