You are either a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) or a Conditional Lawful Permanent Resident (CPR) who has enlisted in the U.S.Military. As a non-U.S . citizen enlisting in wartime, you are eligible to apply for naturalization under Immigration and Nationality Act Section 329 on your first day of active duty, If you so desire. The Military wants you to obtain your U.S. citizenship so that you can use your skills to achieve the Military mission. Obtaining U.S. citizenship will allow you to move into more responsible jobs, open up new career fields, and even allow you to become an officer.

The Military does not decide, however, whether you can become a U.S. citizen. You must file form N-400, Application for Naturalization (citizenship) with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). USCIS must process your application and decide whether it can be approved.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) works with the Military to process citizenship applications during Basic Combat Training (BCT). USCIS and the Military will try to ensure that all non-citizen Soldiers take thier oath of citizenship prior to or concurrent with graduation from (BCT) sites on a weekly basis to collect citizenship packets, interview and test Soldiers, and administer oaths. Soldiers should bring a completed citizenship packet to (BCT) and be prepared to take the citizenship test there. Please note that neither USCIS nor the Military guarantees any soldier U.S. Citizenship, or that the soldier will recieve citizenship prior to graduation from BCT. If you want to file your naturalization application on your first day of active duty so that you can potentially graduate from BCT as a citizen, rather than waiting until you get to your first duty station, please do the following:

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1.  Read the "Soldier's Guide to Citizenship Application" that can be found at: 
http://www.uscis.gov  you will follow the general instructions in the Soldier's Guide, with some special modifications. If you are not comfortable with the on-line process John A.Nicelli Esq. will do the process for you after a brief consultation, He will gather the information needed
and ask of you any documentation needed to provide to USCIS for completion of process.

2. You may go to a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for fingerprinting without an appointment before you ship to Basic Combat Training (BCT). There is no fee for this process. You should take a copy of your enlistment contract or your Military ID and the "Fingerprint notification" with you to the ASC. You can find the closest ASC at  http://uscis.gov. type fingerprinting in the search box.  If you cannot go to an ASC for fingerprinting, USCIS may also be able to take your fingerprints during BCT.

3.  Go to the USCIS website at  http://uscis.gov   and  read the instructions for filing form N400 and form N426 (this will be certified at BCT).  Please note that the Form G325B is no
longer required.  Complete and print these forms according to the instructions. Do not sign or date any of the forms, bring them with you to BCT, where you will sign and date them. 
• NOTE: Your "Service number" is your Social Security number.
 
 4.  Obtain two passport-style photos as described in the Soldier’s Guide.

 5.  Prepare a cover letter to go with your application.
 
 6.  Put the cover letter, N400, N426, and passport photos in a large envelope. Write "Military Naturalization Applicant" on the outside of the envelope in large block letters. Do not seal the envelope. Bring the packet with you to BCT.

7.  During the naturalization process, you will be tested on your knowledge of the English language and knowledge of U.S. government and history (“civics”). You can visit
www .uscis.gov/newtest to find information about the test requirements and to download study materials. You should arrive at Basic Training with your citizenship packet complete and ready for the interview and test. There is no fee for filing a military naturalization package. Once the package is filed, USCIS will send you a receipt (Form I-797) and begin processing your application. Be sure to follow any instructions from USCIS that you receive. Also be sure to use a good mailing address when you file your application, and notify USCIS immediately at the Military Help Line by calling 1-877-247-4645 or by e-mailing  militaryinfo .nsc @ dhs.gov if your address changes, so that you will receive any notices that USCIS sends to you. Please include your BCT location and/or address, if known. If you have additional questions about the processing of your naturalization application, please see your installation Legal Assistance Office, or contact one of the resources listed in the Soldier’s Guide. Good luck with the citizenship application process, and with your future career in America’s Army.

CAUTION :  Due to the Child Citizenship Act of 2000, some Lawful Permanent Residents and Conditional Lawful Permanent Residents have already become US citizens and may not be aware of this fact. If you obtained your "green card" (lawful permanent residence or conditional lawful permanent residence) before you turned eighteen (18) and if one of your parents is a US citizen by birth or naturalization, we recommend that you consult an immigration lawyer John A.Nicelli before filing your N400. You may already be a US citizen under the Child Citizenship Act, or some other law. If you are already a US citizen, then you should not file an N400. Please call John A.Nicelli (212) 227-8020 seek legal assistance if this law might apply to you.

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