IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION REQUESTS

Requests from INS for verification of service are received on Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service.  Prepare reply in duplicate using the reverse side of Form N-426.

VERIFY THE FOLLOWING:

1. Veteran’s Name
2. Dates of Active Duty (Show each separate enlistment and extension, even if veteran had no break in service)
3. Dates of Reserve or National Guard service
4. Alienage.  Aliens of foreign countries who served in the Armed Forces of the United States and who are discharged because of their alien status are permanently ineligible for citizenship.  Check the record thoroughly to determine whether the person was discharged because of alienage.  NOTE:  Discharge for alienage may not be shown on separation document.  So again, you must carefully review the service record.
5. Courts Martial or Derogatory Actions (including items such as civil arrests, NJPs, etc)
6. Lodge Act Enlistee.  Complete this item if veteran is a foreigner who enlisted in a foreign country in the U.S. Army after June 1950.  Show original date of entry into the United States pursuant to military orders, and the port of entry.  After the word “via” enter “Military Transportation.”

Source:  NPRC 1865.60