S.Amdt. 3313

1. Adds SEC. __. NONCITIZEN MEMBERSHIP IN THE ARMED FORCES wherever appropriate

   Adds a section

   Inserted: SEC. __. NONCITIZEN MEMBERSHIP IN THE ARMED FORCES.

   Inserted: Section 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1440) is amended--

   Inserted: (1) in subsection (b),, by striking "subsection (a)" and inserting "subsection (a) and (d)"; and

   Inserted: (2) by adding at the end the following:

   Inserted: "(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except for provisions relating to revocation of citizenship under subsection (c), individuals who are not United States citizens shall not be denied the opportunity to apply for membership in the United States Armed Forces. Such individuals who become active duty members of the United States Armed Forces shall, consistent with subsections (a) through (e) and with the approval of their chain of command, be granted United States citizenship after performing at least 2 years of honorable and satisfactory service on active duty. Not later than 90 days after such requirements are met with respect to an individual, such individual shall be granted United States citizenship.

   Inserted: "(e) An alien described in subsection (d) shall be naturalized without regard to the requirements of title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.) and any other requirements, processes, or procedures of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, if the alien--

   Inserted: "(1) filed an application for naturalization in accordance with such procedures to carry out this section as may be established by regulation by the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary of Defense;

   Inserted: "(2) demonstrates to his or her military chain of command, proficiency in the English language, good moral character, and knowledge of the Federal Government and United States history, consistent with the requirements contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act; and

   Inserted: "(3) takes the oath required under section 337 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1448 et seq.) and participates in an oath administration ceremony in accordance with such Act.".

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   At the appropriate place, insert the following:

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