Released on: October 20, 2008, 9:44 pm

Press Release Author: rifkinandfoxisicoff.com

Industry: Law

Press Release Summary: Certain sections of the Immigration and Naturalization Act
allow for grants of posthumous citizenship for US Armed Forces personnel.

Press Release Body: Unfortunately in this day and age, posthumous citizenship for
US Armed Forces personnel is a brutal reality. The Immigration and Naturalization
Act has provisions to provide for this along with other laws that offer benefits to
parents, children and surviving spouses.


A member of the Forces who has served honorably in war and died because of injuries
sustained in the conflict or due to a disease may obtain posthumous citizenship. The
request for citizenship must be made within two years of the member's death. Often
the next of kin make this request. However, the Secretary of Defense or a designated
person in United States Citizenship and Immigration Services may also make it.


The next of kin may also file for naturalization if their deceased family member
meets all the other requirements for the process, other than residency and being
physically present in the US. It is best to consult with a knowledgeable immigration
lawyer to deal with situations like this.


The other area of immigration law that is often confusing for next of kin in this
kind of situation is the "immediate relative" designation. If the US Armed Forces
member was a US citizen at the time of his/her combat death (this includes
posthumous citizenship) the next of kin may apply to be considered an immediate
relative. This is a complex area of law and consulting with an immigration lawyer is
often the best route to guarantee there are no mistakes made.


If you're in the Armed Services and overseas, it is not hard to apply for
naturalization. All the necessary forms and interviews to start the process are
available at every military installation in a naturalization application package.
You're not charged a fee to file an application for naturalization.


The forms wind up in the Nebraska Service Center and are given expedited processing.
Expect to fill out an application for naturalization, a request for certification of
military service or naval service and a form for biographic information.



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