In re Petition for Naturalization of Lapenieks

CRARY, District Judge.

Petition for naturalization of Vilis Martins Lapenieks is opposed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service on the grounds petitioner is ineligible for citizenship by reason of having applied for and received exemption from military service, Section 315(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. § 1426(a)].

Petitioner was born in Latvia on November 10, 1931, and entered the United States for permanent residence in January, 1952. During the summer of 1952 he was registered for Selective Service and in October of that year was classified I-A by Board No. 47,…