To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to change the requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces of the United States.

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Bill Number

HR 4575

Introduced

Apr 24, 2002

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

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Topics

Administrative fees Armed forces abroad Armed Forces and National Security Citizenship Classified defense information Deportation Economics and Public Finance Embassies Enlisted personnel Evidence (Law) Fees Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Immigration International Affairs Law Legal fees Military bases Military discharges Military personnel Naturalization Residence requirements Security clearances State courts State laws

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Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act respecting naturalization through service in the Armed Forces to: (1) reduce the required service from three years to two years; and (2) prohibit the imposition of a naturalization fee.

Provides, and sets forth the conditions, for naturalization through enlistment in the Armed Forces and service with an eligibility for access to classified information.

Provides for overseas naturalization proceedings for members of the Armed Forces.

Actions

May 6, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Apr 24, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 24, 2002

Introduced in House

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