Quote Originally Posted by Dixieland Dancer
She applied legally for Citizenship immediately after they were married. They were suppose to go to Hawaii this month to make it final (Closest American soil to Okinawa). My son received a letter stating her citizenship was being held up one more year and would only be granted then if he reinlisted for another year of service. He has already been in the service for 7 1/2 years and is ready to get out. I CONSIDER THIS BLACKMAIL on the part of the American government.

That sure doesn't sound legal to me. That's terrible. I knew the
recruiters were having a hard time signing up more troops, but this is no
way to go about it.I'd contact a lawyer who is experienced in immigration
and citizenship issues.