The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has
"clarified" requirements for individuals becoming naturalized citizens
by stripping out the requirement of defending the United States through
military service.
"Effective July 21, 2015, new guidance
(PA-2015-001) in the USCIS Policy Manual clarifies the eligibility
requirements for modifications to the Oath of Allegiance. Reciting
the Oath is part of the naturalization process. Candidates for
citizenship normally declare that they will “bear arms on behalf of the
United States” and “perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of
the United States” when required by the law. A candidate may be eligible to exclude these two clauses based on religious training and belief or a conscientious objection,"
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