Expedited Naturalization of Aliens and Noncitizen Nationals Who Served in an Active-Duty Status During the Persian Gulf Conflict
Expedited Naturalization Ordered for Gulf Conflict Service Members
What it does
Federal immigration authorities must treat noncitizen service members who served honorably between August 2, 1990 and April 11, 1991 as eligible for expedited naturalization.
Real-world impact
- Allows noncitizen Gulf Conflict veterans to apply for faster U.S. citizenship.
- Establishes August 2, 1990–April 11, 1991 as the qualifying service dates.
- Requires honorable active-duty service during that period to qualify for the exception.
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Summary
This order grants faster U.S. citizenship to noncitizen military members who served on active duty during the Persian Gulf Conflict. It defines the conflict period as August 2, 1990 through April 11, 1991.
The rule applies to aliens and noncitizen nationals who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces during that period and makes them eligible for naturalization under the law's exception to the usual citizenship requirements, allowing qualifying service members to become citizens more quickly.
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