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Streamlining Citizenship for Noncitizen Veterans Removed or Inadmissible Abroad.

This law aims to simplify the naturalization process for noncitizen veterans who have been removed from the US or are currently inadmissible and residing abroad. It mandates that citizenship examinations, biometric collection, and the oath of allegiance must be offered at accessible US ports of entry, embassies, or consulates. This change ensures that veterans who served the nation can complete their path to citizenship without needing to re-enter US territory.
Key points
Noncitizen veterans who were removed or are inadmissible can now complete the final steps of the naturalization process outside the United States.
Citizenship exams, fingerprinting, and the oath of allegiance will be made available at US embassies, consulates, or ports of entry.
The requirements apply to all eligible veterans with pending or future applications, regardless of when they were discharged or left the country.
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Print number: 118_S_4377
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2024-05-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4377.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Noncitizen veterans who were removed or are inadmissible can now complete the final steps of the naturalization process outside the United States.
  • Citizenship exams, fingerprinting, and the oath of allegiance will be made available at US embassies, consulates, or ports of entry.
  • The requirements apply to all eligible veterans with pending or future applications, regardless of when they were discharged or left the country.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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