Over 10,000 Soldiers Became U.S. Citizens Last Year Last year, 10,505 U.S. service members became U.S. Citizens. This is the largest number since the Vietnam War. Being a member of the Armed Forces offers numerous advantages to those seeking to become U.S. Citizens. These advantages include a waiver of the $675 application fee and accelerated eligibility for citizenship. To learn more about becoming a citizen, please visit Gafner Law Firm’s citizenship website. Comments are closed. | Immigration Insight is maintained by Immigration Attorney Chris Gafner and is meant to shed light on, and create talking points about, current immigration issues. If you would like a specific topic discussed, please contact the firm. This blog, like the rest of this website, is not legal advice for any specific reader.  Immigration Law Blog Directory |