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§ 324.2 - Former citizen at birth or by naturalization.

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Eligibility. To be eligible for naturalization under section 324(a) of the Act, an applicant must establish that she:

Was formerly a United States citizen;

Lost or may have lost United States citizenship:

Prior to September 22, 1922, by marriage to an alien, or by the loss of United States citizenship of the applicant's spouse; or

On or after September 22, 1922, by marriage before March 3, 1931 to an alien ineligible to citizenship;

Did not acquire any other nationality by affirmative act other than by marriage;

Either:

Has resided in the United States continuously since the date of the marriage referred to in paragraph (a)(2) of this section; or

Has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence prior to filing an application for naturalization;

Has been and is a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and favorably disposed toward the good order and happiness of the United States, for the period of not less than five years immediately preceding the examination on the application for naturalization up to the time of admission to citizenship; and

Complies with all other requirements for naturalization as provided in part 316 of this chapter, except that:

The applicant is not required to satisfy the residence requirements under § 316.2(a)(3) through (a)(6) of this chapter; and,

The applicant need not set forth an intention to reside permanently within the United States.

Application. An applicant for naturalization under this section must submit an application on the form designated by USCIS in accordance with the form instructions and with the fee prescribed in 8 CFR 103.7(b)(1) as required by 8 CFR 316.4. The application must be accompanied by a statement describing the applicant's eligibility as provided in paragraph (a) of this section as well as any available documentation to establish those facts.

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§ 324.2 - Former citizen at birth or by naturalization.