declaration of intention

An alien’s formal statement resolving to become a U.S. citizen and to renounce allegiance to any other government or country. [Cases: Aliens 68(2).]

declaration of intention 〈美〉(入籍美国的)动机声明申请入籍美国的外国人向存卷法庭〔court of record〕提交的表明自己加入美国国籍之真诚和善意动机，并表示在成为美国公民后不再效忠于其原先的国家或政府的正式书面陈述。