It Is. This is the bill that passed the House on April. 1. 1953. It provides for the expeditious naturalization of certain aliens who have served. are serving. or who shall serve in the United States Armed Forces after June 25. 1950. and not later than July 1. 1955. None of the basic requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act are waived. The aliens eligible for naturalization under this bill have to prove their good moral character. attachmeht to the principles of the Constitution. their understanding of the English language. and knowledge of the history of the United States. Subversives are excluded from consideration under this bill. Conscientious objectors who perform no military duty or refuse to wear the uniform. as well as persons discharged from service under other than honorable conditions or pursuant to an application for discharge made on the ground of alienage. are prohibited from participation in the benefits granted by this bill. The legislation has been unanimously recommended by our veteran organizations. including the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. It has also had the support of the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice. Of course. only persons admitted lawfully into the United States are eligible for naturalization under this bill. The Senate amendment extends to 90 days the period of service required in order to qualify for the benefits under the bill. Another Senate amendment requires that a nonimmigrant alien must be in the United States for a period of 1 year before his service in the Armed Forces begins in order to be eligible for naturalization. This amendment makes this legislation fully conform to the Selective Service Act.
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