Instructions For Form N-644 - Application For Posthumous Citizenship
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3Instructions for N-644, Application
Department of Homeland Security
for Posthumous Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
NOTE: After a Certificate of Citizenship has been issued for a
What Is the Purpose of This Form?
veteran, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Public Law 101-249, as amended, provides that an alien or
will not approve any later application on his or her behalf,
non-citizen national of the United States who dies as a result
except in the case of an application to replace a certificate that
of injury or disease incurred by active duty with the U.S.
was lost, mutilated, or destroyed.
Armed Forces during specified periods of military hostilities
may be granted U.S. citizenship.
General Instructions
If the application is approved, a Certificate of Citizenship will
Step 1. Fill Out Form N-644
be issued in the name of the deceased veteran.
1. Type or print legibly in black ink.
The certificate establishes that the decedent is considered a
citizen of the United States as of the date of his or her death.
2. If extra space is needed to complete any item, attach a
Posthumous citizenship is an honorary status commemorating
continuation sheet, indicate the item number, and date and
the bravery and sacrifices of the veteran. The certificate allows
sign each sheet.
certain qualifying family members to apply for benefits under
3. Answer all questions fully and accurately. State that an
section 319(d) of the INA or remain classified as immediate
item is not applicable with "N/A." If the answer is none,
relatives for obtaining lawful permanent residence.
write "none."
4. Complete only Part I of this application. Do not write in
When Should I Use Form N-644?
Parts II, III, or IV, which are reserved for the use of the
The application must be filed no later than two years after the
executive departments.
date of the decedent's death.
Step 2. General Requirements
To qualify for posthumous citizenship, the decendent must
Who May File Form N-644?
have been an alien or non-citizen national of the United States
1. You may file this form only if your relationship to the
who:
decedent was:
1. Served honorably in an active-duty status in the military,
air, or naval forces of the United States during:
A. Spouse;
B. Father/Mother;
A. 04/06/1917 - 11/11/1918 (World War I);
C. Son/Daughter;
B. 09/01/1939 - 12/31/1946 (World War II);
D. Brother/Sister.
C. 06/25/1950 - 07/01/1955 (Korean Hostilities);
OR
D. 02/28/1961 - 10/15/1978 (Vietnam Hostilities);
2. You are the decedent's representative, defined as:
E. 08/02/1990 - 04/11/1991 (Persian Gulf Conflict);
F. From 09/11/2001 until terminated by Executive Order
A. Executor or administrator of decedent's estate;
of the President (Iraq Hostilities);
B. Guardian, conservator, or committee of decedent's next-
of-kin;
G. Any other period of military hostilities designated by
Executive Order of the President for the purpose of
C. Service organization recognized by the Department of
naturalization benefits; or
Veterans Affairs; or
H. A period of at least five years following enlistment or
D. The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary's designee
reenlistment in the U.S. Army under the Lodge Act of
with USCIS after request by the next-of-kin.
June 30, 1950, and who:
Form N-644 Instructions 08/05/15 N Page 1
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