Hi :)
My name is Drew and I came the United States when I was 6 years old. I grew up in US and I joined the U.S. Marine Corps when i was 18 years old. I have been a permanent resident for a 14 years, and I've been a Marine for 2 of them. Until recently I never bothered to become an official citizen because it wasn't a priority. Now I think I would like to become one, but I'm not sure how to go about it. I was planning to talk with my C.O. but it's currently 200 where I am. I tried reading up on the USCIS website, but I don't really know how to find the information I'm looking for. I was told that since I'm a member of the U.S. military my process to become a citizen will take less time. Is this true? Anyways, Any information somebody could provide me would greatly be appreciated
Thx
2007-01-24 18:49:52 · 7 answers · asked by Leatherneck 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Yes, it's all true. Here is special information for US servicemen that I hope will help you get started. Look at the links at the bottom and right side of the page, as well. Good luck!
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=92f596981298d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=d6f4194d3e88d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD
2007-01-24 23:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bush signed a Presidential Order saying military can become a citizen on day 1 of either 'active duty' or 'combat duty', I am not sure which. Have you done either?
There should be someone at the Marines who could help you wiht this.
Actually, look at dognhorsemom's answer. From prior posts, she is a consular officer.
2007-01-25 08:55:04 · answer #2 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't got much info for you buddy. But since you have served our country, I would think that you becomming a citizen wouldn't be a problem. Thank you for serving either way.
2007-01-25 03:37:51 · answer #3 · answered by Guerrilla M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your CO. Yes it does take less time. My supply sgt. is from Bangladesh and he got it in 3 months I think. Good luck to you and thank you for serving our country.
2007-01-25 02:55:47 · answer #4 · answered by Richard Cranium 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your C.O.
I recently found out that even Captains have mothers so they must have some humanity in there somewhere.
Semper Fi
2007-01-25 03:15:20 · answer #5 · answered by CJohn317 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you very much for serving our country! You, more than most anyone, definitely deserve to get your citizenship immediately! God bless you and good luck!
2007-01-25 03:17:56 · answer #6 · answered by Daisy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't talk to the CO about a matter like this. Use your chain of command. Isn't that what you've been taught?
2007-01-25 08:09:58 · answer #7 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋