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Federal judge rules DoD’s policy unlawfully slows immigrant troops’ path to citizenship

Adding a requirement for an extended time in service before getting a certificate of service needed to apply for an expedited process was unlawful, judge said.

By Karen Jowers

2 years ago

This former Iraqi interpreter turned US soldier says agency is blocking his path to citizenship

Haeder Al Anbki was all set to become a U.S. citizen last year.

5 years ago

Naturalizations drop 65 percent for service members seeking citizenship after Mattis memo

The number of service members applying for and earning U.S. citizenship through military service has dropped 65 percent since Defense Secretary Jim Mattis directed additional background checks for non-citizen troops.

By Tara Copp

5 years ago

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