I heard that if an illegal immigrant joins the military at the end of thier time in then they get American Citizenship. As long as they get an honorable discharge. Does anyone know anything about this?
2006-08-25 08:32:17 · 19 answers · asked by wwclark 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
No, there is currently no "automatic" citizenship. You can stay in up to eight years in which you have to become a citizen. It is much easier and the resources are readily available. Asistance is also easy to obtain. If anyone joins our military to become a citizen easier...I would simply shake their hand and welcome them to the United States. Those people have my respect.
SSG Tucker
US Army
2006-08-25 08:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by Q-burt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dognhorsemom usually is right on the button and used to work as a consular officer. However, I did see articles saying that Bush had signed a presidential order that IF you go to combat duty, you are eligible for citizenship on day one of that duty. You should check with the immigration service, but I think it may have happened just in the last month or so.
2006-08-25 08:54:01 · answer #2 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not true. You can only join the US military if you are a US citizen or legal resident.
From military.com FAQ:
"What if I am not a U.S. citizen?
Only U.S. citizens or foreign nationals legally residing in the United States with an Immigration and Naturalization Service Alien Registration Card ("Green Card" -- INS Form I-151/551) may apply. Applicants must speak, write and read English fluently.
Can the Reserve and National Guard help me obtain U.S. citizenship?
No. The U.S. military cannot assist foreign nationals in obtaining admittance into the United States.
2006-08-25 08:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Most of these morons dont know what the are talking about. I finished my enlistment as a recruiter. NO, it is NOT TRUE. If you live in a United States common wealth (I.E. Puerto Rico or Philippine Islands) you can serve in the united states military. If you are NOT a resident of a US common wealth, you must be an American citizen to serve. Anyone who tells you otherwise simply does not know what they are talking about.
In addition, even if a Filipino serves in our military, it only makes him eligible for citizenship. He has to test like everyone else, it is not automatically granted.
2006-08-25 09:46:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do. Yes it's true. I saw this during the Vietnam War. While most americans ran to Canada. R.O.T:C. Ran Over To Canada. since they fought for the U.S.A., the least thing American can do it's give them the citizenship!! We are running out of reservists to send to Iraq. Bush, will have to start calling the young people!!
2006-08-25 08:43:17 · answer #5 · answered by alfonso 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't join the military unless you are a citizen or have a green card.
But hey, if someone is willing to go to war for this country, wouldn't you be a little more willing to accept them as a citizen?
2006-08-25 08:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is absolutely the case they serve in the military commiting fraud to get there then the military of course finds out gives them a waiver and a green card and they are made Americans... they in turn use their citizenship to help others whose scruples are questionable at best to illegally immigrate... they get a management position cause of their service record then they help illegals defraud the government of billions... what nice people I don't know why they aren't americans already....
2006-08-25 08:43:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
They can enlist if the are a legal resident. They will get on the fast track for citizenship. I don't think any one thinks this is a bad idea.
2006-08-25 08:49:29 · answer #8 · answered by Woody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High price to pay for citizenship. Those guys I heard are awfully good shots.
2006-08-25 08:54:11 · answer #9 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see nothing wrong with that ,they certainly would deserve to be Americans if they fought for this country.
But how do they get in the military without proper documentation?
2006-08-25 08:39:12 · answer #10 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋