Cpl Private RallyPoint Member 839080 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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<br /><br />What are your thoughts and how will this effect the US years from now when the immigrant population is growing faster than natural births?<br /><br />Policy Highlights<br /> 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.<br /> 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.<br /> 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.<br /> 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.<br /><br />Edit: see the policy change here: <br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/Updates/20150721-OathModifications.pdf">http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/Updates/20150721-OathModifications.pdf</a> 2015-07-23T19:35:22-04:00 Cpl Private RallyPoint Member 839080

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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<br /><br />What are your thoughts and how will this effect the US years from now when the immigrant population is growing faster than natural births?<br /><br />Policy Highlights<br /> 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.<br /> 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.<br /> 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.<br /> 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.<br /><br />Edit: see the policy change here: <br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/Updates/20150721-OathModifications.pdf">http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/Updates/20150721-OathModifications.pdf</a>

2015-07-23T19:35:22-04:00 2015-07-23T19:35:22-04:00 SSgt Private RallyPoint Member 839085

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Good!!!!

2015-07-23T19:37:27-04:00 2015-07-23T19:37:27-04:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 839109

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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.

2015-07-23T19:52:04-04:00 2015-07-23T19:52:04-04:00 SSG Trevor S. 839522

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If the applicant would not defend the country, they should not be considered for citizenship IMO.

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