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USCIS proposes revisions to Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service

  1. Original Date Announced

    May 29, 2018

    USCIS seeks comment on proposed substantive revisions to Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service, a form that is used by naturalization applicants to document honorable service in the U.S. Armed Forces. [ID #890]

    Federal Register Notice: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service Proposed Revisions to Form N-426 instructions Proposed Revisions to Form N-426
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  3. Biden Administration Action: Modified

    March 22, 2023

    USCIS Form and Policy Updates for Applying for Naturalization Based on Military Service

    On March 22, 2023, USCIS announced updated policy guidance to clarify and conform with the revision of Form N-426. The guidance states that only applicants filing for naturalization based on military service (INA 328 or 329) who are currently serving in the U.S. armed forces are required to file Form N-426 with their naturalization application. Former service members are no longer required to submit an N-426 but must submit a photocopy of their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB Form 22), or other official discharge document for all periods of service that provides information on the type of separation and character of service.

    The guidance applies to all currently pending applications as well as to applications filed on or after March 22, 2023.

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Current Status

Fully in Effect

Most Recent Action

March 22, 2023 Action: Modified USCIS Form and Policy Updates for Applying for Naturalization Based on Military Service
March 22, 2023
Acted on by Biden Administration

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Forms and Information Collection
Subject Matter: Naturalization
Agencies Affected: USCIS

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