On May 24, 2007, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) issued a Fact Sheet regarding U.S. military naturalization to citizenship applications.  Lawful Permanent Residents, with limited exceptions, typically wait approximately 3 to 5 years to apply for U.S. citizenship.  Lawful Permanent Residents who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, may apply for U.S. citizenship upon completion of 1 year active duty service and the service member is not charged a fee.  A Lawful Permanent Resident service member who dies in combat may receive posthumous citizenship.  A foreign national spouse, child or parent of a service member who dies as a result of combat may file for citizenship within 2 years of that service member’s death.