Path to Citizenship Eased

Non-citizens who have served honorably in the armed forces since the Global War on Terror began on Sept. 11, 2001, will find the path to U.S. citizenship has eased. A presidential order now makes them eligible for a waiver of both the one-year waiting period to apply for citizenship, and the $675 application fee. Military members serving overseas can also have their interview and oath ceremonies conducted abroad as well. To be eligible, service members must have legal permanent resident status. More details are available at the personnel command Web sites of each armed service, and at base legal assistance offices.