Military personnel and veterans can now apply for naturalization online
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KRDO) — Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Wednesday that U.S. service members and veterans can now file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, online.
Online filing allows people seeking citizenship to submit forms electronically, check the status of their case and receive notices from USCIS.
“We’re excited to offer our servicemen and women the convenience of filing their naturalization application online,” said USCIS Deputy Director for Policy Joseph Edlow in a statement.
“USCIS has always been committed to supporting the immigration needs of those who currently serve or previously served the United States in the armed forces. Citizenship is one of the distinct privileges our nation bestows, and we are proud to naturalize those who put their lives on the line for our country.”
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the naturalization application fee is waived for military members and veterans, as are some of the requirements.
Until now, U.S. service members and veterans could only file a paper Form N-400.
To file an application online, applicants need to create a USCIS online account at myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov.
USCIS offers a toll-free military help line, 877-CIS-4MIL (877-247-4645, TTY: 800-877-8339) and email address at militaryinfo@uscis.dhs.gov exclusively for current members of the military and their families, as well as veterans.
