U.S. Coast Guard Personnel Service Center
Records Branch (MR) Web site
PSC-MR is the single POC office for all individual naturalization application assistance. Please continue to use your local command and Legal Office assistance where available, but PSC-MR does provide the services as well. Each military branch must establish a single contact representative or office and PSC-MR is the listed Coast Guard USCIS assistance contact for all personnel.
The official USCIS web page is a great starting point for information on how a current active military member can apply for US citizenship under the USCIS 'Streamline' Program. COMDTINST M1700.1 explains Coast Guard policy regarding specific rules that apply to Coast Guard members who wish to remain with the Coast Guard past their first enlistment.
USCIS Fact Sheet is a detailed description of the naturalization
process.
Civics
Test Flash Cards are an excellent tool for the examination portion.
Here is the quick version of what you need to do to apply for US citizenship while on duty with the Coast Guard.
* You must be serving either as a
regular active full time member or a reservist with remaining obligation.
* You must be a US citizen to reenlist. See the manual for more
information.
FORMS: These forms are included in this
web page and may be downloaded or printed out.
N-400: This is the application itself. TYPE IT!! Then print it
out. Too many people try to hand write the form and if I can't read
it, USCIS won't try to read it. They will just send it back to me,
then I'll send it back to you for a re-write. Don't waste time. Type
it neatly the first time. Please make sure you check block 'C' in part
two where it says, "I am applying on the basis of qualifying military
service". Fill out the rest of the pages and don't fill out any area
that says for you to leave blank. When finished make sure you sign it
in the correct block.
N-426: This is the verification of military service form. READ THE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
Fingerprint Authorization Form: This you print first, then fill it
out and sign it. It gives USCIS permission to get your fingerprints
from the Coast Guard.
Two (2) color passport photos. (full front view)
Copies of the front and back of your Permanent Residency Card. That's it!!! The streamline program is
FREE!!!! When complete mail the Completed package to: COMMANDER (PSC-MR) ATTN: John D. Evans This process can take up to a year.
PERSONNEL SERVICE CENTER
US COAST GUARD STOP 7200
4200 WILSON BLVD STE 1100
ARLINGTON VA 20598