Citizenship

A permanent resident married to a citizen who is stationed overseas for a qualifying employer can naturalize without the usual years of residence, but the interview and oath still happen inside the country.

Citizenship can be granted after death to a non-citizen who died from an injury or disease incurred in active service. A family member files, and the grant opens immigration options for survivors.

A child living overseas with a US citizen parent can apply for a certificate of citizenship, using a grandparent's time in the country if the parent falls short. The child must visit the United States for it.

Travel is allowed while a citizenship application is pending, but long absences can break the residence requirement and a missed appointment can close the case.

Most male residents between eighteen and twenty-six must register, including many noncitizens. A missed registration can be treated as evidence against good moral character at naturalization.