Latest "military citizenship" stories

Military needs to do more to help naturalize noncitizens, report says

DoD policy changes, poorly completed procedures and a lack of available information all contributed to the decline.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld and Zamone Perez

2 months ago

Deported veterans would get fast path to U.S. citizenship under new proposal

The measure would not apply to veterans who have committed violent crimes, such as rape and murder.

By Leo Shane III

17 months ago

DoD should reinstate programs granting citizenship through service, Army veteran senator says

The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing Wednesday on veteran naturalization and deportation.

By Meghann Myers

18 months ago

Among many tasks, newly sworn-in President Biden asked to overhaul the citizenship process for military veterans

An Army veteran and senator has requested President Joe Biden make numerous changes to immigration laws for veterans and their families.

By Meghann Myers

23 months ago

Why a huge drop in service members becoming citizens has lawmakers worried

A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants the Government Accountability Office to investigate whether citizenship policies are being upheld.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Commentary: MAVNI program needs to be fixed ... and the military needs immigrants’ critical skills

A key House lawmaker looks at the way forward on service and citizenship.

By Rep. Mike Coffman

4 years ago

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