8 USC 1438 - Former citizens losing citizenship by entering armed forces of foreign countries during World War II

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 1438.

Former citizens losing citizenship by entering armed forces of foreign countries during World War II

(a)

Requirements; oath; certified copies of oath

(b)

Exceptions

No person shall be naturalized under subsection (a) of this section unless he—

(1)

is, and has been for a period of at least five years immediately preceding taking the oath required in subsection (a), a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States; and

(2)

has been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence and intends to reside permanently in the United States.

(c)

Status

(d)

Span of World War II

(e)

Inapplicability to certain persons

(June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title III, ch. 2, § 327, 66 Stat. 248; Pub. L. 101–649, title IV, § 407(d)(7), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 5042.)

cite as: 8 USC 1438