U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Updates Guidance on Military Naturalization

Under the updated policy, if a service member received an “uncharacterized” discharge on or after August 1, 2024, that discharge will no longer count as a separation “under honorable conditions” — a key eligibility requirement under §§ 328 and 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
In addition, USCIS will stop coordinating with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to conduct naturalization interviews and oath ceremonies at U.S. ports of entry. Veterans living abroad who seek citizenship must now secure a visa or parole to travel to the U.S. for their interview and oath ceremony.

For more information, USCIS Updates Guidance on Military Naturalization | USCIS

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