[20180823]IF10884_通过服兵役加快公民身份.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated August 23, 2018Expedited Citizenship through Military ServiceOverview Current law allows certain noncitizens who serve in the U.S. military to acquire expedited U.S. citizenship. Recent media reports have described situations in which noncitizen U.S. veterans who served in and were honorably discharged from the U.S. military, failed to apply for their citizenship for a variety of reasons, subsequently committed crimes that made them removable, and were then deported to their countries of origin. Although advocacy groups claim that there may be thousands of deported U.S. veterans outside of the United States, no reliable estimates have been produced for this population. In the 115th Congress, several legislative proposals have been introduced to address this issue. Current Naturalization Law The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) allows certain noncitizens to become U.S. citizens through naturalization. Often viewed as a cultural milestone, naturalization provides certain benefits to immigrants, including the right to vote, security from deportation, and access to a U.S. passport. In general, lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who wish to na