Posted on Jul 23, 2015
Cpl Software Engineer
4.1K
9
4
2
2
0
The Oath of Allegiance for Naturalization given by the USCIS to those seeking to become citizens is required by law. A policy change will now give special privilege to applicants. PA-2015-001, Effective July 21, 2015

What are your thoughts and how will this effect the US years from now when the immigrant population is growing faster than natural births?

Policy Highlights
 Explains eligibility requirements and standard of proof for modifications to the oath when an applicant is unwilling or unable to affirm to all clauses of the oath.
 Clarifies that an applicant may be eligible for modifications based on religious training and belief, or conscientious objection arising from a deeply held moral or ethical code.
 Clarifies that an applicant is not required to belong to a specific church or religion, follow a particular theology or belief, or to have had religious training in order to qualify.
 Clarifies that an applicant may submit, but is not required to provide, an attestation from a religious or other type of organization, as well as other evidence to establish eligibility.

Edit: see the policy change here:
http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/Updates/20150721-OathModifications.pdf
Posted in these groups: Immigration logo ImmigrationUs sitizenship Citizenship
Edited 9 y ago
Avatar feed
Responses: 3
1SG Senior Enlisted Advisor
2
2
0
I'm not seeing any big concerns with the changes. I don't like the part where it talks about applicants unwilling to a affirm a clause. In my opinion if your unwilling then leave.
(2)
Comment
(0)
Cpl Software Engineer
Cpl (Join to see)
9 y
1SG (Join to see) I agree! The oath included the clauses to bear arms on behalf of the United States and to perform noncombatant service in the U.S. armed forces when required by law. Why would they remove that from the oath that has been there for quite some time? If they aren't willing to fight for our country, why bother coming. They obviously aren't willing to fight for their own countries of origin.
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
SSG Trevor S.
1
1
0
If the applicant would not defend the country, they should not be considered for citizenship IMO.
(1)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SSgt Forensic Meteorological Consultant
0
0
0
Good!!!!
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small

Join nearly 2 million former and current members of the US military, just like you.

close