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The document is a Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service (Form N-426) used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to verify the military service of individuals applying for naturalization. It outlines the requirements for certification, including the need for an authorized official to confirm honorable service and separation conditions. The form must be completed by both the requestor and certifying officials, with specific sections dedicated to personal information, military service details, and contact information.

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Begin with Part 1, 'Information About You.' Fill in your Alien Registration Number, Full Legal Name, Military Service Number, and other personal details as required.
Proceed to Part 2, 'Enlistment Information.' Provide details about where you enlisted and any reenlistment information. Ensure accuracy for each field.
In Part 3, 'Periods of Military Service,' list all periods of service. If applicable, attach your DD Form 214 or NGB Form 22 for verification.
Complete Part 4 with your contact information and ensure you sign and date the certification section.
If you are a certifying official, complete Parts 5 through 8 accurately based on the requestor's service record.
Finally, review all sections for completeness before submitting your form along with Form N-400.

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Who can docHub form N 426?

ONLY personnel with docHubing authority (generally a military official serving in pay grade of O-6 or higher or GS-15 or higher) from the military branch may docHub this request. Recruiters cannot docHub this request.

Who signs Form N-426?

If you are claiming eligibility for naturalization based on your service in the U.S. armed forces and you are currently serving, you must submit a signed and certified Form N-426 with your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Only authorized military personnel may docHub your Form N-426.

How to get a certificate of military service?

You can request a copy of the Veterans military records from the National Archives online, by mail, or fax. You can also request their military records in any of these ways: Visit the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in person. Contact your state or county Veterans agency.

What is a certification of military service?

7.2 Certification of military service. (a) A statement over the signature of the Commanding Officer or a commissioned officer of equal or higher rank than the insured, on the insureds application, may be accepted as a certification that the insured is a person in the military service.

Who can be a preparer for USCIS forms?

According to the USCIS, anyone may provide limited, non-legal help with immigration forms and charge for those services. However, the states determine the qualifications required, including whether or not you need to be an attorney. Be sure to check your states rules to find out if there are any limitations.

Are docHubing officials processing USCISs N426 forms with priority and returning them to the servicemembers within 30 days of submission?

The docHubing official must process the Form N-426 with priority and return it to the servicemember concerned within 30-days of submission. A photocopy of your official military orders.

Who can docHub my naturalization certificate?

If you are required to provide an authenticated copy of your Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship to someone outside of the U.S. government, you must make an appointment with your local USCIS office to authenticate your photocopy of your certificate.

What is a N 426 form?

FEDERAL LAW. WHAT IS FORM N-426? Form N-426, or the Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service, is one of the forms required for current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forced applying for naturalization.

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