For World War I. World War II. and the Korean conflict. all who served honorably during the periods of combat were eligible for citizenship benefits. Under this bill. qualifying service must be within a geographical area in which "Armed Forces of the United States have engaged in military operations involving armed conflict with a hostile foreign force." In essence. the bill provides that an alien or noncitizen national of the United States who has honorably served in a combat area. who was inducted or enlisted in the Armed Forces while in the United States or its possessions. or in the alternative. who subsequently is lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. can be naturalized without -regard to age. residence. physical presence or waiting period. Relief from these general requirements does not. however. include exemption from the requirement of good moral character. attachment to the principles of the Constitution. and favorable disposition to the good order of the United States. Many citizens are not aware that aliens in the United States are subject to military service.
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