Immigration policy

  • Naturalization Act

    Immigrants must state intention for citizenship 5 years prior to application and must live in the U.S. For 14 years
  • Immigration Act

    People who are mentally handicapped, criminals, or have practiced such acts as polygamy cannot apply for citizenship.
  • Amerasian Immigration Act

    Child from indochina may petition for citizenship if they were born before 1950 and fathered by a U.S. citizen, guaranteed legal and financial responsibility, or child is under 18.
  • Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act

    Any foreigner who serves in military with guerila units could apply along with their spouses.