If so, how quickly could that person become a US citizen?
2006-09-06 08:06:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes you can. And the process to become a citizen is much quicker, they expidite it for military members, plus the charges are waved. Meaning you won't have to pay an application fee when you start the process of getting your citizenship.
Here, read this, it should tell you what you need to know:
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/militarybrochurev7.htm
2006-09-06 08:12:55 · answer #1 · answered by nimo22 6 · 52⤊ 5⤋
Yes. and it takes about 3 years to become a citizen
2006-09-06 15:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by ca_rissa3505 3 · 9⤊ 4⤋
Legal, permanent residents with Green Cards may enlist. the waiting period to become a citizen is reduced from 5 years to one year after enlisting.
2006-09-06 18:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 11⤊ 1⤋
YES!!! I think you can become a citizen in 3 years.
2006-09-06 19:09:06 · answer #4 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 10⤊ 3⤋
" jll8505" What page are you on. Everyone on this page showed support for the idea.
If you are a foreigner living in your own country, apply at the US Embassy Or Consulate, and if everything is up to par, yes you can join.
2006-09-06 15:39:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋
I was in boot-camp with two guys that were trying to become citizens. One was from Nigeria, the other from India. Although their soldiering skills were "lacking", it amazed me how dedicated these two were that they would serve and fight for America when most citizens refuse too. I would see them at night practicing English with each other and trying to learn the ranks.
I'm not sure if serving in our armed forces speeds up any time you have to wait for citizenship, but it makes sense to me that if you serve this country honorably, then you deserve your status as a citizen as does your wife and kids.
2006-09-06 15:59:23 · answer #6 · answered by chicago_paratrooper 2 · 23⤊ 2⤋
yes
3 years
2006-09-07 12:44:33 · answer #7 · answered by Peiper 5 · 7⤊ 3⤋
Yes, there are rules that allow permanent resident aliens to join.
I don't know if that has any effect on the amount of time required before someone can become a citizen.
2006-09-06 15:10:34 · answer #8 · answered by coragryph 7 · 8⤊ 5⤋
Permanent residents are currently serving as members in the US military.
One of them (originally from Trinidad) from the Baltimore area died in Iraq. He was made a citizen post-homously thanks to US senator and representative.
2006-09-06 15:08:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 17⤊ 1⤋
YES!
My grandfather was Austrian and joined in 1942. He made it throught the Pacific Theater and was granted his citizenship
2006-09-06 15:40:57 · answer #10 · answered by smitty031 5 · 11⤊ 2⤋
Yes you can enlist and serve in the military and it actually helps you get your citizenship faster.
2006-09-06 23:01:43 · answer #11 · answered by Johnny 2 · 8⤊ 2⤋