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Expedited Naturalization for Military Spouses

Expedited naturalization for military spouses under INA 319(b)

Spouses of U.S. citizen service members who are (or will be) stationed outside the United States may be eligible for expedited naturalization.

To apply for naturalization under INA 319(b), you generally must:

  1. 18 years old or older;
  2. Establish your spouse is a U.S. citizen who is, or will be, regularly stationed abroad as a U.S. service member for a period of one year or more;
  3. Be authorized to accompany your spouse abroad by your spouse’s official orders;
  4. Be present in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident at the time of your naturalization application interview;
  5. Be present in the U.S. at the time of naturalization;
  6. Declare in good faith upon naturalization an intent to reside abroad with your U.S. citizen spouse and to reside in the U.S. immediately upon your spouse’s termination of service abroad;
  7. Be able to read, write, and speak basic English;
  8. Have a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government (civics); and
  9. Have been, and continue to be, a person of good moral character;
  10. Be attached to the principles of the U.S. Constitution as well as well-disposed to the good order and happiness of the U.S. during all relevant periods under the law.