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On January 15, 2010, Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) publicized a rule of DHS’s longstanding policy. This policy was announced to honor the men and women who are bravely serving in the armed forces of the United States. In addition, the DHS also considered the importance of updating and reforming the citizenship process of the members.

The secretary stated that the strong base of the national security was built by the patriotic service and unselfish sacrifices of the men and women of the armed forces. Speeding up the citizenship process will definitely show the country’s dedication and tribute to the new citizens (men and women of armed forces) who have come from various parts of the globe to serve the country.

In order to receive naturalization through military service, the time requirement was reduced from three years to one year for the applicants who served in time of peace. This rule was recompensed with DHS regulations and conformed to the National Defense Authorization Act, 2004. On the other hand, the Reserve of the Ready Reserve of the U.S. Armed Forces can have extended benefits. According to the rule, selected members who served in active-duty status or in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve for any time from September 11, 2001, can apply for citizenship.

The members of the military need not file biographic information forms (Form G-325B) along with their naturalization applications. It helps in removing administrative repetitions and to increase efficiency for the workers who lost their lives in order to safeguard the nation.

Receiving naturalization is becoming a citizen of the country, DHS has a procedure and provides different forms (eg. N-600K, N-400K etc.) to receive naturalization for different age group. The Department of Homeland Security helps you in U. S. immigration and citizenship process required for members of the military and their families.

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