CAN I BE NATURALIZED OVERSEAS AS A MILITARY SPOUSE?

The INA permits eligible military spouses to be naturalized abroad without having to travel to the United States through INA 319(e). In order to be eligible, a lawful permanent resident must meet the following requirements:

You must be authorized to accompany your spouse abroad per their official orders.
You must be residing abroad with the service member and be married.
You must meet the requirements of INA 316(a) or INA 319(a) at the time of filing for naturalization – except for the residence and physical presence requirements.

INA 316(a) Requirements:
You must be a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) for at least five years before filing the naturalization application

INA 319(a) Requirements:

You have been an LPR and have resided in the United States for at least three continuous years immediately before the date you file your naturalization application;
You have lived in marital union with your U.S. citizen spouse for at least three years immediately before you file your naturalization application;
Your U.S citizen spouse has been a U.S. citizen for at least three years immediately before you file your naturalization application

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