Citizenship

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Immigration and Citizenship Overview

Members and veterans of the U.S. armed forces, and their dependents, may be eligible for citizenship under special legal provisions. Special procedures apply in all of the following situations.
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Citizenship for Children Born to Servicemembers Overseas

This article explains citizenship for children born to servicemembers overseas. It includes children whose parents are U.S. citizens and those who are not. It also details how some children can gain U.S. citizenship.

CHAMPVA

Question:

Does CHAMPVA cover lab work for a green card to make sure she had certain shots? She is from the Philippines and had no records for vaccinations. Can I get the company that did the blood work to accept less if CHAMPVA would not pay any towards the cost also?

 

Jim's Reply:

I can't say that CHAMPVA will or will not cover this sort of lab work. For that matter, if she has no records of any vaccinations I'm not at all sure that "blood work" will be a satisfactory substitute for vaccination records. She may have to take a new set of shots to prove her status.


I've read the vaccination requirements (new to me) and it appears that she will have to meet with a "civil surgeon"  https://my.uscis.gov/findadoctor   who will then determine what vaccinations are needed, if any. The civil surgeon will use this guide to determine just what is necessary  https://www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements  
 

When you use the search function to find a civil surgeon near you, check with that office first and make sure they accept CHAMPVA and you should be good to go. If this doctor doesn't accept CHAMPVA you'll have to figure another way to pay for services or find a doctor who does accept it. Good luck.

 

Citizenship for Military Members and Veterans

Can I become a U.S. Citizen based on U.S. Military Service?

Under certain circumstances, service in the United States armed forces will allow someone to become a U.S. citizen. This may be true even if you are not a lawful permanent resident (in other words, even if you have never had a “green card”).  This may be true even if you have not not lived in the United States.

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Citizenship for Spouses of Service Members

Can I become a U.S. citizen if I am married to someone serving in the military who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident? As the spouse of a U.S. service member, you may be able to apply for “naturalization” in one of several ways.
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Don't Be a Victim of Immigration Fraud

Notarios, notary publics and immigration consultants may NOT represent you before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). Read how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of immigration fraud.