subject: More members of U.S. Military in South Korea Naturalized by USCIS since 2004 [print this page] Around 55 noncitizen members of the U.SAround 55 noncitizen members of the U.S. armed forces and 17 military spouses have been recently naturalized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), making up to a total of 196 military members this year. The naturalization ceremony was held at the Yongsan U.S. Army Garrison, Seoul, South Korea. Since 2004, when the overseas naturalization process was founded, this is the first time that nearly 196 members of the military members have been naturalized in the Republic of Korea. Thus, this naturalization ceremony is considered a milestone in the history of USCIS. Prior to the administration of the Oath of Allegiance, Robert Looney, USCIS Bangkok District Director made a statement that this accomplishment was solely due to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' efforts to travel to various locations all over South Korea and organize the naturalization process of U.S. military members. Nearly 961 U.S. military members and 134 military spouses have been naturalized by USCIS in the Republic of Korea since the year 2004. Following Robert Looney, Kathleen Stephens, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea addressed the new U.S. citizens. She stated that, although the new citizens vary in their nationality and backgrounds, they have been united by their act of service, which has enabled them to receive USA citizenship. She also reminded them that along with USA citizenship comes the responsibility of serving and protecting the United States. She also quoted an incident stating the achievement of a family, which originated in Nigeria. She revealed that last year, the Nigerian woman was naturalized in South Korea for her service in the Army, followed by her daughter who was naturalized on the basis that she is a military dependent child. This year, the spouse has also received USA citizenship in South Korea. Petitioners who require guidance on immigration processes can log on to www.usa-green-card.com.
More members of U.S. Military in South Korea Naturalized by USCIS since 2004
