How much less pay do illegals receive than the Americans serving along side them? What value does American Citizenship hold? It just seems to me, if illegals receive citizenship on top of their pay, Americans in service are being cheated.
Sharon Scheidhauer, spokeswoman for USCIS'Orlando office, sees immigrants become naturalized citizens weekly in Central Florida.
It's a powerful and supremely meaningful moment in their lives, Scheidhauer said. And for those who become citizens while fighting for their country, she said, it has a particular meaning.
Eligibility requires a year of honorable service, lawful permanent residence and knowledge of the English language and American history. The agency waives its fee and expedites paperwork for the military.
"It's the least we can do for them, I think, when they're putting their lives on the line for our country” Scheidhauer said. Orlando soldier who just became citizen dies in Afghanistan