Legal Question in Immigration Law in Massachusetts
Military Service in Foreign Country before U.S. Citizenship
I am a permanent resident and in two years I'll be eligible to apply for the U.S. Citizenship (based on 5 years of green card). My father passed away in my country of origin and for me to go there, the country require me to fulfill my military obligation. I was hoping to give up that citizenship once I gain my U.S. Citizenship, but due to my father's death I need to visit the country now. Is there any danger of doing this short (shortened for people like me who reside in another country) military service? I don't want to risk my U.S. Citizenship. Please help. Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Military Service in Foreign Country before U.S. Citizenship
Dear Inquirer:
There is no provision in the US immigration law to expedite citizenship to avoid compulsory foreign military service. If you are married to a US Citizen, you may be able to file for US Citizenship now. You also may be able to naturalize quicker if you were to enlist in the US military, or if you have served in the past.
Please visit our website at www.hanlonlawgroup.com for more information or email [email protected] if you would like to schedule an appointment for a confidential consultation to discuss this matter further.
Re: Military Service in Foreign Country before U.S. Citizenship
Dear Inquirer:
There is no provision in the US immigration law to expedite citizenship to avoid compulsory foreign military service. If you are married to a US Citizen, you may be able to file for US Citizenship now. You also may be able to naturalize quicker if you were to enlist in the US military, or if you have served in the past.
Please visit our website at www.hanlonlawgroup.com for more information or email [email protected] if you would like to schedule an appointment for a confidential consultation to discuss this matter further.
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