Application For Posthumous Citizenship {N-644}

N-644 - APPLICATION FOR POSTHUMOUS CITIZENSHIP. Public Law 101-249, as amended, provides that an alien or non-citizen national of the United States who dies as a result of injury or disease incurred by active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces during specified periods of military hostilities may be granted U.S. citizenship. If the application is approved, a Certificate of Citizenship will be issued in the name of the deceased veteran. The certificate establishes that the decedent is considered a citizen of the United States as of the date of his or her death. Posthumous citizenship is an honorary status commemorating the bravery and sacrifices of the veteran. The certificate allows certain qualifying family members to apply for benefits under section 319(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) or remain classified as immediate relatives for obtaining lawful permanent residence. Use this form to request posthumous citizenship for an alien or noncitizen national whose death resulted from injury or disease incurred on active duty with the U.S. armed services during specified periods of military hostilities. The application must be filed no later than two years after the date of the decedent's death. www.FormsWorkflow.com