![]() ![]() During the second period of service (1978-1980), the applicant is discharged under “other than honorable conditions.” This applicant, if able to demonstrate good moral character and meet all other naturalization requirements, is eligible to naturalize under INA 329 based on the first qualifying period of service (1975-1978). The applicant is honorably discharged and immediately reenlists for a second period of service for 2 more years starting in 1978 and ending in 1980. Therefore, an applicant who was separated under honorable conditions from a qualifying period of service may be eligible for naturalization under INA 329 even if the applicant received a different type of discharge from any other period of service, including during a designated period of hostilities.įor example, an applicant may have enlisted in October 1975, and served honorably on active duty for one entire period of service until 1978. armed forces during a designated period of hostilities, and if separated, was separated under honorable conditions. A qualifying period of service is a period of service during which the applicant served honorably as a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve or on active duty in the U.S. Multiple Periods of ServiceĪpplicants who have multiple periods of service must demonstrate that they have at least one qualifying period of service to establish eligibility under INA 329. Other discharge types, such as “Other Than Honorable,” “Bad Conduct,” and “Dishonorable,” do not qualify as a separation under honorable conditions. “Honorable,” “General-Under Honorable Conditions,” and "Uncharacterized" discharge types qualify as a separation under honorable conditions for immigration purposes. INA 329 requires both honorable service and, if the applicant has separated from service, a separation under honorable conditions. armed forces that is designated as honorable service by the executive department under which the applicant performed that military service. Honorable service means service in the U.S. Service in a National Guard Unit may also qualify. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, or Coast Guard. Qualifying military service is honorable service in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve or active duty service in the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) checks (if required) must be completed before USCIS may interview the naturalization applicant. Īs with all cases, all pertinent background checks, including applicable U.S. Constitution and be well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law.Īn applicant who files on the basis of military service during hostilities is exempt from the general naturalization requirements of continuous residence and physical presence. The applicant must have an attachment to the principles of the U.S. ![]() The applicant must demonstrate good moral character for at least 1 year prior to filing the application until the time of his or her naturalization. The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of U.S. The applicant must be able to read, write, and speak basic English. On board a public vessel owned or operated by the United States for noncommercial service. In the United States, the Canal Zone, American Samoa, or Swains Island, or The applicant must either be a lawful permanent resident (LPR) or have been physically present at the time of enlistment, reenlistment, or extension of service or induction into the U.S. armed forces during a designated period of hostility. The applicant must have served honorably in the U.S. The applicant must establish that he or she meets all of the following criteria in order to qualify: ![]() armed forces who serve honorably for any period of time during specifically designated periods of hostilities may be eligible to naturalize. General Eligibility through Military Service during Hostilities ![]()
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