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In reply to the discussion: Illegal immigrants to be recruited for service in U.S. military. [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)Service in Peacetime
Section 328 of the INA applies to all members of the U.S. armed forces and those already discharged from service. An individual may qualify for naturalization if he or she has:
Served honorably in the U.S. armed forces for at least one year,
Obtained lawful permanent resident status, and
Filed an application while still in the service or within six months of separation.
Service During Periods of Hostilities
Under special provisions in Section 329 of the INA, the President signed an executive order on July 3, 2002, authorizing all noncitizens who have served honorably in the U.S. armed forces on or after Sept. 11, 2001, to immediately file for citizenship. This order also covers veterans of certain designated past wars and conflicts. The authorization will remain in effect until a date designated by a future presidential executive order.