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United States Naturalization and Citizenship (view source)
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*Since 1862, non-citizens who have served in the U.S. military have not been required to file a declaration of intention. After one year's residency and honorable discharge from the military, they could petition for naturalization. Since World War I, citizenship could be granted while an individual served in the military. | *Since 1862, non-citizens who have served in the U.S. military have not been required to file a declaration of intention. After one year's residency and honorable discharge from the military, they could petition for naturalization. Since World War I, citizenship could be granted while an individual served in the military. | ||
From 1855 to 1922 a woman took the citizenship of her husband. An alien woman who married a United States citizen became a United States citizen. From 1907 to 1922, a woman born in the United States who married an alien lost her U.S. citizenship and became an alien. For more information | From 1855 to 1922 a woman took the citizenship of her husband. An alien woman who married a United States citizen became a United States citizen. From 1907 to 1922, a woman born in the United States who married an alien lost her U.S. citizenship and became an alien. For more information, read Marion L. Smith's article, [http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1998/summer/women-and-naturalization-1.html Women and Naturalization, ca. 1802-1940]. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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