Why as a military spouse do I have to send it to a different lockbox?

[Anna C. 4]

I just saw that in the instrucitons. Is there any particular reason? OR did I misunderstand?

[Inky 1,110]

Because military get special preference.

2. Applications from Current or Former Members of the Military, Spouses of Current Members of the Military, and Close Relatives of Deceased Members of the Military

All naturalization applications filed under the military provisions, sections 328 or 329 of the INA, must send your application to the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) regardless of where you live and whether you are filing from within the United States or abroad. If you are the spouse of a current member of the military, or are the close relative of a deceased family member (319(d)), send your application for naturalization to the NSC regardless of where you live and whether you are filing from the within the United States or abroad. Send your application to:

Nebraska Service Center

P.O. Box 87426

Lincoln, NE 68501-7426

For Express Mail or courier deliveries, use the following address:

Nebraska Service Center

850 S. Street

Lincoln, NE 68508

edit to add the link to USCIS - N400 http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Edited September 13, 2011 by Inky

[ingucis78 1]

i still dont see how military get special preference.i dont really see anything moving forwards faster for me then anybody else.i'm still waitiing on my FP letter.

[Jessica24 3]

i still dont see how military get special preference.i dont really see anything moving forwards faster for me then anybody else.i'm still waitiing on my FP letter.

You need to file in a different location because its the special privilege of the military personnel and their family to get naturalized quickly. Your citizenship application will be processed definitely faster than the others who are applying through the general way.

[NickD 202]

Can comprehend Anna's point of view, she still had to send in the 680 bucks, right? Living on a base, all the locals try to screw you blind. And can play hell trying to get your VA benefits, no one gives a damn if you spent six years of your life in harms way protecting your country. Ha, got the feeling it would be cheaper for them if I was dead.

Compared to three years ago, guess the USCIS is not as busy now, running a heck of a lot faster. But that special lockbox looks good on paper, think the dates still play a very important role as when the certificate can be issued. But correct me on this.

Having a VA card is worthless for getting an additional 10% off a motel or car rental, tell you they are giving you the lowest price, just like anyone else. Only one that really benefits from the sacrifices our young have made are the politicians. Most of them avoided the draft when we had it and are getting huge benefits from lying when in office. This is the way I see it from reality and experience.

[jitterbug 20]

Is this special address only for Naturalization? Or does this apply for AOS (I 131 & I 485) too?

[flutter95 4]

I'm a military spouse and I have my citizenship interview in 2 days. I have been a LPR for over 5 years and I applied under that circumstance, opposed to military as my husband is not currently deployed or deploying. However, after submission to the Texas lock box I was forwarded to Nebraska and my case has been super fast at the local office level. I spent a week in line for interview where as others have Been waiting months. I suppose this is the "special treatment", although I did not ask for or.