In re Naturalization of De Mayo

Petitioner, born in the Philippines in 1917, seeks to be naturalized as an American citizen.

From September 11, 1941, until May 15, 1946, he served on active duty in the United States Army, a period of almost five years. He was captured by the Japanese in 1941.

The designated examiner states:

A letter of March 30,1956, prepared by Walter J. Hewitt, Lieutenant Colonel, Signal Corps, verifies the excellent character of his service. He has recently applied for re-enlistment.

In 1946 while still in the military service petitioner filed his preliminary form for petition for naturalization with the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization. Because he was stationed in an area where there was no designated representative, the Department returned the application August 9, 1946.

In 1948 petitioner registered with the American Consulate at Manila seeking an immigrant visa for permanent residence in the United States. The over-subscribed quota precluded his entry. Not until August 15, 1955, was petitioner able to enter the United States where he has remained ever since. This petition, filed January 5, 1956, enables petitioner to have completed five years of residence in the United…