Modifications to Oath of Allegiance for Naturalization

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:35:22 -0400

The Oath of Allegiance for Naturalization given by the USCIS to those seeking to become citizens is required by law. A policy change will now give special privilege to applicants. PA-2015-001, Effective July 21, 2015

What are your thoughts and how will this effect the US years from now when the immigrant population is growing faster than natural births?

Policy Highlights
 Explains eligibility requirements and standard of proof for modifications to the oath when an applicant is unwilling or unable to affirm to all clauses of the oath.
 Clarifies that an applicant may be eligible for modifications based on religious training and belief, or conscientious objection arising from a deeply held moral or ethical code.
 Clarifies that an applicant is not required to belong to a specific church or religion, follow a particular theology or belief, or to have had religious training in order to qualify.
 Clarifies that an applicant may submit, but is not required to provide, an attestation from a religious or other type of organization, as well as other evidence to establish eligibility.

Edit: see the policy change here:
http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/Updates/20150721-OathModifications.pdf

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2015 7:37 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:37:27 -0400

Good!!!!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2015 7:52 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:52:04 -0400

I'm not seeing any big concerns with the changes. I don't like the part where it talks about applicants unwilling to a affirm a clause. In my opinion if your unwilling then leave.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Jul 23 at 2015 10:49 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 22:49:34 -0400

If the applicant would not defend the country, they should not be considered for citizenship IMO.