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I suggest you contact Military OneSource, they have FREE help exactly on this topic. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/legal/citizenship-and-immigration/citizenship-and-immigration-the-essentials/ Someone here said you must wait one year that is WRONG. We are still at wartime, it's called the War Against Terror, technically. So you're entitled to citizenship on Day ONE. However, When President Trump was in office he imposed a specific period of service (I believe 6 months or 1 year), however that was shut down by a court ruling. Bottomline: the day you report to bootcamp you're entitled to citizenship, EXCEPT if you join the national guard, then you're entitled the day you take the oath. If for some reason you cant be accomodated, you can contact Military One Source OR the citizenship/passport office at your BOOTCAMP and see if they can schedule a ceremony for a during your bootcamp period. Get on it, this is a big deal!!!! And also, thank you for your service. I did 7 years, 2 tours. Make the best of it!

You can apply BEFORE or DURING the Removal of Conditions period for naturalization. However, let's say you submit the Removal of Conditions and submit Naturalization paperwork the same day. The N-400 takes priority (source: my attorney, one of the best in my region). My advice is to submit BOTH, the removal of conditions AND Naturalization paperwork. Why? By submitting the removal of conditions, you're are extending your green card. The naturalization can take 1-2 years. Even if it's APPROVED, you must still wait to be scheduled for the ceremony, which is the date you must REPORT and FORFEIT your green card. So its best to not mess with your current lawful residency. Bite the bullet and pay for the removal of conditions. Typically, military bases have offices that help with naturalization. Depending on your duty station, you might need to travel, but the legal consultation will be free. You can also contact the Military OneSource, GREAT help. They will translate your paperwork for free. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/legal/citizenship-and-immigration/citizenship-and-immigration-the-essentials/

Everyone hit the nail on the head. However, I suggest you ask you contact your Senator. Explain the situation succintly in one small paragraph and the damage/hardship it can pose (especially if you have kids). Right now, being stationedf in Europe ain't no joke (I know bc I was there for 3 years). NATO training missions are kicking up and it's a stressful on family. Very few Americans are aware of how many Marines are being deployed in Norway to establish presence in northern Europe. Not trying to stress you, the chances of you spouse being gone are high as NATO, however, the danger is low. Your Senator will nudge USCIS to work on your paperwork. They did to ours. I was about to deploy as a government civillian overseas and USCIS moved their ###*s. Wish you the best.