USCIS Current Processing Times - US Citizenship Through Military Service - GrayLaw TV

[@elisico7335]

Many of us want to serve in the military but the requirements to do so are to either be a permanent resident or a citizen.

[@GrayLawTV]

My client who just applied for citizenship under these provisions was only a conditional resident!

[@DaSilvaDiego]

I was called for interview within 15 days, and it was because I had to respond a request for evidence. Interview tomorrow 🙌

[@TheDiegoXD123]

What!? That’s amazing! You’re telling me that you got your interview in less than a month? What documents did you submit? Is it only the N-400 and N-426 forms? Anything else? I’m about to submit my application. Thank you so much

[@DaSilvaDiego]

@@TheDiegoXD123 N400 and N426

[@junkremovaldemolition4less166]

Hi! Thanks for sharing free information. Active duty or reserve? Did you join with a 2-year green card or 10 year? How long it took for background checks? Air Force?

[@markassparklady]

Can you join guards and the end u fill in for citizenship or can one just do the basic military training and still fill in for citizenship to have it earlier. Thanks

[@DaSilvaDiego]

@@markassparklady Guard, reserve and active duty has the same rights when it is for citizenship, you can apply after your basic training.

[@luranskambool5204]

Again you're the BEST as usual

[@GrayLawTV]

Thanks as always for following Lurans! I appreciate you!!!

[@hectorcalderon1829]

I served in the Navy from 1995 - 2004

[@ekiuwaigbinoba854]

Does the citizenship work for both reserve and active duty?

[@e.stockburn4933]

I always feel good when I watch your videos. I hope they fix Processing times anymore I have 2 applications inside 1 is 751 other one N400 nothing charge for my 751 since 426 days and 72 days for N400

[@GrayLawTV]

thanks Fred!

[@eternal_wndr]

What about processing times for 2023?

[@hectornavarrete766]

Always great information Humberto

[@GrayLawTV]

Glad you think so!

[@agyemang07]

Sir, how can an other than honorable discharge affect citizenship even though there was an application and pending interview date before discharge.

[@GrayLawTV]

it will not affect your citizenship at all

[@agyemang07]

Thank you Sir

[@Johnny-xn2ou]

Can i join with work autorization?

[@faisalhussain9746]

Awesome 😎👍

[@GrayLawTV]

Thanks ✌️

[@marlonbrown604]

Hi. I don’t see the military link dates. I served from 1996 to 2002

[@GrayLawTV]

Sorry Marlon...go to uscis.gov

[@sharonwalters4773]

My daughter in the military almost 4 years and still waiting for a date to go in for her citizenship.. and it's taking forever... she's station in Alabama..it's very stressing...

[@GrayLawTV]

You should have the military make an inquiry on her behalf!!!

[@museme6309]

You should be able to expedite it ask jag or a lawyer

[@cissydallas7423]

Does this apply to Veterans too?

[@YM-matcha]

What if I join military while having a pending n400? I will have a bmt in few days but should I notify the USCIS or my military recruiter about it?

[@Alamy-PR]

what is code of 319(b) immigration means

[@madambossnanahogutu8248]

How long is it taking now for the pple that our citizenship is on hold due to children

[@kafilatmaj1164]

Hi can you make a video on k3 spousal visa military edition ?

[@katsong540]

okay this may come of as kind of a dumb question but it says on the chart "war on terrorism, sept 11 2001 > present" does that mean there is current hostility that allows us to apply for this program? thanks for the great video, i was just a little confused about that

[@FaridMatuk-di4lq]

As long as the US exists, there will be terrorists and wars around the world to fight

[@tnq3882]

I’m late but yes

[@youtubestermsofservic3799]

@@tnq3882 wait if i have interest about war on terrorism from sept 11. 2001. to this day and im not us citizen can i apply in us army to help on war on terrorism?

[@gilbertestiller]

Attorney, my late father served in the US Navy for 20 years and was honorably discharged and a WWI veteran. In 1920 he applied for US citizenship under the Act of May 9 1918 but Asians were excluded from this law. Do we have a chance under humanitarian parole?

[@davidarroyo828]

Hello, I have a conditional green card, It will expires soon in may. I'm enlisting to the Army reserves. I got expedited citizienship. Do I still need to file the I-751 to extend my greencard for 48 months? or Can I just use the N-400 from the military naturalization? Does my spouse need to go to the interview with me?

[@GrayLawTV]

@david, yes you will still need to remove the condition. with the filing of Natz, they may expedite the approval of the i 751

[@davidarroyo828]

Thanks for replying I was confused with this information :/

[@killerbeever1012]

can a green card holder qualify for the air force security forces? while getting citizenship in BMT?

[@keymastermind]

Can anyone who have had joined MAVNI ,and have initiated the process but the program stopped bofore BCT. What can be done ?

[@fredsuccess]

Do you also qualify for citizenship if you serve as a national guard?

[@Dil-se-dil-tak29]

Yes

[@tariqbaluch3553]

I am a service member. I applied for naturalization 4 months ago and still has not got my interview. I need GOOD NEWS. Any suggestion what to do? Anybody?

[@GrayLawTV]

@tariq, make a superviosory inquiry with your military credentials attached and request expedite.

[@juliensaintilus7890]

hey what's sup my guy love your channel from the bahamas

[@GrayLawTV]

Hey, thanks

[@samgamerjsl2836]

Please i want to know if an also qualified for green card, because i am an assylum essential worker during the covid-19

[@TheTalolokins]

I'm a US Army Vet and currently overseas, can I apply for apply foreign wife to get an expedited Citizenship? Can she get a temporary visa or status for entry and change it once we get to the US?

[@okemspeaceudochi9377]

Helo sir Pls presently enlisted to serve in the military active duty when is the best time to file for citizenship

[@GrayLawTV]

@okems, love that smile! He can file when he has orders.

[@okemspeaceudochi9377]

@@GrayLawTV thank you

[@augustinebaafibonsu9386]

Can one be denied citizenship after joining the military because the interviewer thinks green card received earlier before joining the military is was not right?

[@chickennuggets1437]

Can someone who came to states with a k1 fiance visa , married within 90 days but not adjustment of status yet can apply for military? And get naturalized through it?

[@alfredkamga7644]

I am a member of the USAF reserve and i want my wife to join the USAF reserve as soon as she get in US to get her citizenship. When can she start apply for the citizenship (after basic military training or until she do the first drill) ? or can she get citizenship through since i am serving without waiting for the 3 years (required if you married to a US citizen) ? Can you guide through please ?

[@GrayLawTV]

Hi Alfred...it is once she has served...check out the video again.

[@DERRICK1984]

Hi sir, you answered a question I had the other day about k1 visa. You said do ds160 and make her appointment. I did the ds160 abd finished it and I did not see how to mke her interview appointment. What do I do. She is iin Dominican Republic. I dont know how to pay for visa.

[@GrayLawTV]

Hi Derrick, you might consider hiring an attorney to help. Every Consulate website is different. Or...try someone who is really computer savy...that helps as well.

[@arslanzahid1601]

Sir you’re all videos are helpful for everyone. But my question is what about green card holder based??? What you know about F21 visa category for Pakistan???

[@sophiashorts-pl2ul]

My son want to join when he left school but he is here a year now he came on a visitor visa , can he join?

[@robertorenteria3319]

Hello Thank you for all your helpful information I just get my permanent resident 14 months ago Can I get the naturalization with INA 328 if o served for 1 year in the Army?

[@GrayLawTV]

Yes if it is during the time designated by USCIS. See my links in the video.

[@juniorcharles6738]

i am in us army reserve,my wife was born here,i aplied for my citizenship but they make it hard for me aski g me for proof of marriage,bank statement,taxes all type of stuff.can someon help me with that please? I was told. once i jpoin the military they would not ask about marriage since its under the military

[@GrayLawTV]

@junior, no...you still need to prove the validity of the marriage.

[@user-rf4lp2gu7c]

I just got enlisted in the army in July 1st. Do you think I can already start my process for naturalization?

[@GrayLawTV]

Yes you can!!

[@turkey748596]

Hi T R , Could you apply citizenship after joining army? I am thinking of joining army as a reserve, do you know when I can apply for citizenship? Do I have to wait 1 year after joining army? Thank you.

[@user-rf4lp2gu7c]

turkey748596 you can apply as soon as you get enlisted. No need to wait for a year

[@user-rf4lp2gu7c]

turkey748596 I think reserve is a good choice, since you already have a full time job

[@saturdaypina1551]

Hello Sir ! I have an important questions about my citizenship, It’s about time outside the United States ,I applied my citizenship this month , My husband is active duty military and he was station in Korea for more than a year , and I was in the Philippines for more than a year too , but before that we are in Tucson arizona for almost 2 years . Me and my daughter were in his orders . Do I need to apply N- 470 ? Although We were in his orders? Thank you !

[@veronicav3175]

Hi, my husband is a veteran I want to file for her green card, but I don’t want her have her interview outside the USA, do I have to file a parole in place along with the I-130?

[@GrayLawTV]

Hi. You file the parole in place first. Get the I-94 parole in place, then file the I 130 and i 485 because now you have a legal entry for you.

[@javedjames568]

Can you file adjustment of status if your family member came to the US on a visitor’ visa?

[@GrayLawTV]

If that family member is still in visitor status and has not overstayed

[@morieragaucho972]

@GrayLaw TV. will I be denied naturalization if I am in the military with a conditional green card but recently divorced?

[@edsoncoronado8049]

Is it okay to wear my military uniform for my interview?

[@GrayLawTV]

Yes indeed you can!

[@temitopevictoria3139]

Hello sir.just want to ask if someone brother that's in military can file for his siblings.

[@GrayLawTV]

if the sibling is a usc .... yes

[@temitopevictoria3139]

@@GrayLawTV what about if the siblings are Nigerian and the brother is a citizen of US and also a military officer can he file for his siblings?

[@navarrojuleo1]

How do I ask you questions? Can you help me with my family. They are approved but now i have a new born baby. With my family thus is taking to long. We are,waiting in the interview and dosent serms to gave any answers. My family was approved a year ago and still waiting.

[@sulemanjaved7148]

Can asylum grants qualify for joining the military? Do you have to wait 1 year until get GC or you can join earlier than 1 year? Thanks in advance.

[@DaSilvaDiego]

You can join as soon as you get your greencard, I joined a month after I got mine.

[@turkey748596]

@@DaSilvaDiego Hi Diego, you are in army, right? Do you have to wait 1 year to get citizenship if you are in military or can you apply citizenship during basic training or after basic training? some people say you have to wait 1 year, some people say you can apply during basic training. How you did it? Thank you.

[@DaSilvaDiego]

Technically you can apply on basic training but they don't have USCIS on post anymore, so I applied at the end of AIT and got interviewed 15 days after I got back home. And no you don't have to wait 1 year since US still in war on terrorism.

[@turkey748596]

@@DaSilvaDiego Thank you for your reply. That is very important to me. I am thinking of joining to Army as a reserve. Reservists also can apply for citizenship after basic training, right?

[@DaSilvaDiego]

@@turkey748596 Yes, reserves and National guard have the same right than active duty for citizenship. I am in The Army reserves.

[@GanTreFTW]

Hi sir! Thank you for all the great work you do. one question for you. can I join if my green card expires january 2023?

[@GrayLawTV]

Hey Rapha, your green card never expires. You just need to take a new picture and fingerprints at that time. You can join!

[@GanTreFTW]

@@GrayLawTV i have a conditional 2 year marriage based green card.

[@ZemanTheMighty]

@@GanTreFTW the wartime provision is still in effect I believe. So you don’t need a GC at all if you apply under it

[@farihashamme3979]

My father is am army in Bangladesh. Is he can apply for us citizenship?

[@junkmailer2062]

Very informative information, I hope you can clarify one thing for me. I am permanent resident planning to enlist in Air Force Reserve, can I apply citizenship while I am on BCT or AIT along with my wife who is in pending asylum status without underlying status which went fallback from F1 during Covid. Could her PR or citizen be processed as same as mine?

[@GrayLawTV]

look into parole for your wife once you join.

[@madambossnanahogutu8248]

Hey, I filled for my Citizenship its been more than 3 years. I did my interview, I passed they told me they will get back to me. ... (when I won a greencard and I never included my son, but when I filled for Citizenship, I added my son ) they then last year January asked for my son's birthday certificate and I sent them. In July,I received a letter to appear in court for deportation proceedings that I lied to the consulate... so they have been postponing my court date... I didn't manage to travel last year, I was advised not to cross any border... what are the chances of me getting sworn in? I already petitioned for my son too already. Will this case be waved or what are the expected outcomes? Can I travel to Africa? If so, what do I need to avoid being detained at the port of entry?

[@ladyaiesha]

Are veterans considered if they were in other armies like the British legion. Can deceased family members who held green cards help?

[@GrayLawTV]

Unfortunately...no. Check out the section of law on the uscis website I posted. Deceased family members can not help if they did not apply for their family members before their death.

[@MMAzriel]

I just got my 2 year green card on the 8th of Nov 2021, Can I join the US Navy with this?

[@GrayLawTV]

Yes you can!!

[@loveisland98]

I have almost one year Wait in my USA citizen

[@GrayLawTV]

This is too long. You need to make an inquiry.

[@hectornavarrete766]

Can I enlist? I am currently with a EAD and my I-630A has been approved since 2015

[@GrayLawTV]

Hey Hector, you can check with the military. Different branches have different requirements! I have had clients with just EAD enlist.

[@Arusi_Yankee]

I have a 10 years green card and i just enlisted to the national guard... I have been here for almost 5 most..can i apply ?

[@Arusi_Yankee]

Months

[@GrayLawTV]

Yes you can!!

[@kJoery4real]

A friend had a customary marriage, not registered and dissolved by both families. Right now the spouse can’t be reached back home in Africa. What chance dose he have to re marry in USA?

[@GrayLawTV]

According to laws here in the US, the prior customary marriage will not be recognized.

[@kJoery4real]

@@GrayLawTV are you saying he can go ahead and get married? Because in his entry USCIS form he filled in “married” due to his been in a customary marriage... During the interview won’t the immigration ask for his Divorce papers? He is about to move on now… I mean get married

[@ladyaiesha]

How do you know if someone petitioned for you

[@GrayLawTV]

You can do a FOIA.

[@kristelauccapure511]

Hi. How can schedule an appt with you?

[@GrayLawTV]

graylaw.com

[@lewgradeyap9107]

Can I join in the military with I-751 extension letter?

[@GrayLawTV]

Yes you can! Is this my Lewgrade Yap???? If so call me!

[@lewgradeyap9107]

@@GrayLawTV yes Atty it’s me 😁

[@lewgradeyap9107]

@@GrayLawTV they were looking for I-90 form, but I don’t have I-90 form yet.

[@claudiostamp4270]

Hi I liked your video it was cool, I have a question I am in Peru now I stayed in USA more than the time that I was allowed, I came back to Peru by my own I have a son he is American citizen he is in the us army he is 19 years old he wants to help me giving me a residence do I need to asked for a waiver for my immigrant application

[@GrayLawTV]

Your son needs to be 21 to apply for you and it depends how long you overstayed. If 6 months or less, then you have a 3 year bar...if more than a year there is a 10 year bar. You may need the waiver depending on when you violated the law.

[@kcdave8890]

Hi, Mr. Gray. Are new immigrants with green card eligible to apply for citizenship after enlistment? Say, the immigrant has been in the US for a month and decided to enlist will he be eligible right then? Or does he have to wait a full year of being in the US and/or serving in the military before he becomes eligible?

[@GrayLawTV]

KC..you should look at the video again. I spend a lot of time to put these together. I even show you the law and the requirements...check it out again.

[@kcdave8890]

@@GrayLawTV Sorry, English isn’t my first language so it gets quite confusing for me. “The applicant must demonstrate good moral character for at least 1 year prior to filing the application until the time of his or her naturalization” So this part is quite confusing, for new immigrants does that mean I have to have spent one year in the US before filing for N-400? You can choose not to reply if you feel like this question has been answered in your video already but I have watched the whole thing and I get the general idea but I’m still confused with regards to my situation. Sorry.

[@Roosyer]

@@kcdave8890 This guy didn’t reply to you because he doesn’t know or is not sure of the answer. You asked a very good question!

[@SerhatCicek56]

Hı Sir how are you I hope you’re doing great , I found you on a KZbin that I wanted to ask you something about military ? Is it necessary to pass 2 years to apply to military as a greencard holder ?

[@GrayLawTV]

No...as soon as you are a permanent resident you qualify.

[@SerhatCicek56]

@@GrayLawTV even greeancard for a 2 year ?

[@Dil-se-dil-tak29]

@@SerhatCicek56 yes! You can as soon as u complete ur bmt n go to A school start application for citizenship . It does not matter if u have 2 yrs conditional or 10 years permanent green card as long as ur conditional green card is valid while u r applying n u have ur SSN. U r all set 😁👍

[@abhisekthakur3681]

Can I join us army with f1 visa and will I b eligible to get free card and citizenship

[@Dil-se-dil-tak29]

Nope! U need green card to even get into military in first place. What part of india are u from?

[@abhisekthakur3681]

@@Dil-se-dil-tak29 from nepal

[@Dil-se-dil-tak29]

@@abhisekthakur3681 did u join army?

[@abhisekthakur3681]

@@Dil-se-dil-tak29 no I m in f1

[@Dil-se-dil-tak29]

@@abhisekthakur3681 student visa ?

[@jamiebhelarchuleta2919]

Hi sir, I came here in the US last April 1,2022 with permanent resident visa. My husband and I are married for almost 5 years now. He worked as military contractor for years already. He will be assigned in Kuwait now, are we allowed to file for naturalization or citizenship for me if I will be joining him in Kuwait and leave the US even though I didn’t reach my 3 years stay here. Hope to hear from you. Thank you

[@GrayLawTV]

Yes Jaimie you can apply and have your case expedited!

[@jamiebhelarchuleta2919]

@@GrayLawTV thank you so much sir. That’s a big relief

[@maximezozobizan2582]

I was trying to file for a visa to my wife who live in west africa.I'm going active duty again because of it.What should I do so she can come as soon as possible in the United States

[@GrayLawTV]

Have her take the notice that you are active duty and maybe they will issue the visa.

[@maximezozobizan2582]

@@GrayLawTV Yes I asked her to go to the embassy to get a visa for military but they even did let my wife get into a visa service and what some people said at the gate was I have to send a letter notice to the immigration about my wife case.I submitted via my military email.The only anwser I had was:"the embassy does mot deliver visa due to covid restriction and she need to go through the I-130 process".US embassy Cote d'Ivoire

[@johnlopez2028]

Hello sir, I am planning to enlist in the military as an immigrant. Will I be able to file my n-400 as soon as I complete 1 day of bootcamp? (Just clearing up the serving during period of hostility qualification) Thank you for your time

[@tariqbaluch3553]

You can but there would be no time and access to internet to apply for it until you go to AIT?

[@Motivation-rq3og]

My wife is in jail, but we're now married for 4 years. We lived together for some time ,before she had a payroll violation, and went back to jail. Can I apply for the adjustment of status ,and what are my chances?

[@GrayLawTV]

Yes you can even though your spouse is in jail.

[@Motivation-rq3og]

@@GrayLawTV Thanks so much.

[@justinmackenzi5549]

Can serving in the navy be a way to get a green card?

[@GrayLawTV]

Yes indeed!

[@Dil-se-dil-tak29]

Yes Justin! Did u already join US Navy? If yes when ?

[@west7932]

Hello sir, thank you so much for the information. I have some questions to ask please. 1. What are the steps to take as a Nigerian citizen who is willing to serve in the US Military without permanent residence nor green card and currently not in the US to join the US Army ? 2. Can the US Army grant me a sponsored visa as their employee to move to the US to work for them then after a year, I can request for a green card?

[@GrayLawTV]

@west, you must ask the recruiting officers...the rules have been changing alot!

[@west7932]

@@GrayLawTV alright...thank you always...

[@harimsoto1326]

How do we get in contact with you

[@GrayLawTV]

graylaw.com

[@jeanarnaud1020]

How do I get a zoom call with you?

[@GrayLawTV]

Hey GN SUB....go to graylaw.com

[@thkbbb8348]

Hey Gn I wanna work with you but you are expensive

[@pradumanrana3140]

Sir,BIA transfer my case to USICS but before that they ask me for the e mail which should be come on nov 2020 but didn't recieved that mail till now. What should be the reason behind this.

[@davidoboh833]

Hi Mr Graylaw I want to ask a question?My wife is a citizen and almost two years as a citizen and am three years as a green card holder and when do I apply as a citizen

[@GrayLawTV]

3 years as a PR and married to the Citizen for 3 years is the requirement for 8 CFR 319.

[@havingfunonyoutube7034]

I waited 7 months

[@Dil-se-dil-tak29]

U mean to say u waited 7 months to get ur citizenship through military?

[@sagungurung9453]

I’m going to the military for basic training very soon and the recruiter told me that I’ll get my citizenship right after week of completing the both training. My question is after I get my citizenship I know I’ll be able to apply for green card of my parents but I also have a little brother who is under 21 . Can he also qualify for green card when I’m applying for my parents? I mean can he come on like couple years like with my parents ? Thank you !

[@rosikiks1685]

Hey girll

[@rosikiks1685]

Can non citizens without green card apply to the military too?

[@GrayLawTV]

yes you will be able to apply for your parents and they can apply for your siblings.

[@junkremovaldemolition4less166]

Hi! Thanks for sharing free information. Active duty or reserve? Did you join with a 2-year green card or 10 year? How long it took for background checks? Air Force?

[@viniciusreboucas6099]

Update ? Did you got it right after bootcamp ?

[@johnsias7637]

need a little help here; so on Military PIP son is a citizen mother is here illegally and mother able to be granted i94 successfully. on form i130 # 46a what should be selected for "class of admission" should it still be EWI?

[@GrayLawTV]

No, once the parole in place if issued, it will be PIP.

[@johnsias7637]

@@GrayLawTV unfortunately on the pdf drop-down menu does not give the option for PIP or Military PIP. should I just leave it blank and print it out and write it manually as "Military PIP?" I am trying to do this for a family member and trying to do i130 and i485 concurrently instead of doing i130 online.

[@johnsias7637]

BTW thank you soo much for your videos and for responding so quickly :)

[@edwardajewole6678]

Hi

[@GrayLawTV]

Hey Edward!

[@bleavitt5325]

Hello sir. I just want to ask if a sex offender us citizen can sponsor his spouse for a green card? Thank you

[@GrayLawTV]

Not if the sex offender perpetrated the crime against a minor.

[@bleavitt5325]

@@GrayLawTV Even if it happened 20yrs ago sir? Even if we hire a immigration attorney?

[@reneturcios4917]

Can a army reserve get a ciyizenship

[@museme6309]

Yea any military member

[@samibenabbes3593]

Thats bollt shiit for 1 week interview

[@GrayLawTV]

Sami---I showed you the notice....it is true and unbelievable!

[@drvenkatsk321]

Hi

[@GrayLawTV]

@venkat, how are you? Hope you are well.