Military Service and the Path to Citizenship
Many residents may want to consider United States citizenship in order to enjoy the full range of rights and benefits afforded to citizens. As a person works through the EB-5 program, they may eventually be allowed to live in the United States as a permanent resident. This is achieved through the program’s investment system. At this point, these individuals can join the military in order to accelerate their path to citizenship.
For more information regarding the EB-5 program and how residency can help move towards citizenship, contact the EB-5 immigration attorneys of White & Associates by calling 818-730-3540.
From Residency to Citizenship
For individuals looking to obtain citizenship as quickly as possible, allowing them to enjoy all of the protected rights that Americans are granted, they may move from an EB-5 investment program to a term of military service. For residents, military service can help in the following ways:
- During peacetime, one year of military service allows a person to pursue citizenship
- During hostilities or war, any amount of service allows a person to pursue citizenship
- Service still requires naturalization testing, but accelerates the process
According to this offer of citizenship to residents who provide military service, the United States is currently under an Executive Order from the President signifying a period of hostilities.
Contact Us
If you want to enjoy the rights of an American citizen, including full rights to political participation, you must start the process by becoming a legal resident. To achieve this, the EB-5 program may be a viable option for you. To learn more, contact the EB-5 immigration lawyers of White & Associates at 818-730-3540 today.
