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I served in both. I was Canadian Reserves Armored RECCE (RECON Scout), while waiting for direct entry, then U.S. Infantry after 9/11 . Service members still have to go through the process but it felt like I was being inducted to the Good ole Boys Club, merely a formality. I dunno maybe since I passed BG check and already took an Oath with the Army and with no criminal history and an honorable discharge I was Good Guy Greg.

However they did at one point try to deport me because I missed an appointment. My Wife told them They were more than welcome to go get me, and that they should bring body armor and plenty water.

I've been through the process. However having served in the Military I don't think my situation was/is the same as yours. Basically fill out the paper work. Make your required appointments and keep your nose clean. I take it since you are eligible that you have gone through the process for temp and permanent residency status. Mine was as simple as filing the paperwork and waiting, fees were waived due to service, and waiting to be contacted. I received a letter of appointment for finger printing, did that. Once that was done it was hurry up and wait. Another appointment letter, this time I went for an interview with Agent. This lasted all of 15 minutes. The Agent called me in after reviewing my documents and asked me if I could make the swearing in ceremony the next day, but like I said your experience may differ form mine. From start to finish it took somewhere around 4 months.

There was a guy in front of me that had a 20 year old weapons charge that had been trying to get his for 10 years. Take form that what you will.

Not sure if you have to take the English competency exam or not. Being from the U.K and all.

The Only site I can think of that might help you is the INS site. Any other sites are filled with folks looking for free advice from Immigration Lawyers and Lawyers looking to get clients. Speaking of which, it might be in your best interest to get a Lawyer on retainer to help you navigate the system. I did that for my initial entry. Best 700.00 bucks I ever spent. HE filed all the paper work for me and my wife. Notified us of any hurdles that were coming up, But this was in Michigan were it wasn't unusual to wait 4 or 5 hours just to submit paper work or see someone.

Start studying now for your naturalization test. I mean you're going to have at least a 6month wait.

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Anyway good luck. Getting my Citizenship was one of the proudest moments of my life.

Oh I'm Canadian so I didn't have to take the English exam.