I live in Venezuela, i´m 38 but i have always desired to join us military....
2006-09-10 08:50:24 · 18 answers · asked by alejox1968 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I was a non-citizen who enlisted in the United States Army (I had two other nationalities and Permanent Residency aka Green Card for the United States at the time). I see this question here on almost a daily basis.
(1) You need to be at a minimum, a Permanent Resident. Since only full citizens may become commissioned officers, the only choice left for you is to enlist. Certain NATO militaries are offered a program in which they may receive Permament Residency in exchange for a term of enlistment (I've met two Germans, both former infantrymen in the Bundeswehr this way) but this is an option not open to you.
(2) Recruiting stations where you may be inprocessed are all located in CONUS (Continental United States) and American states and territories abroad. I understand in places such as Korea and Germany there are recruiting detachments which are there primarily for children of Americans abroad, but I know of none in Latin America. Chances are you would have to goto CONUS and get a residence in one of the states or territories. Perhaps the US Virgin Islands would be suitable in your case.
(3) The current age limit is 42. You have four years to get a Green Card and join. Good luck.
2006-09-11 01:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by Nat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to join you would have to come to the United States and apply for a permanent residence. Once you do that and it is accepted you will have an alien ID number as well as a Social Security number ( once you process through the proper office). As long as you are a resident alien or permanent resident the recruiter can then help you. People who are in the United States on a tourist or student visa or other temporary basis can not join. Hope that helps you out.
2006-09-10 09:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by Lilly 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are NOT too old to join the US Army because the upper limit for enlistment has been raised to 42 years old, but you need to be a legal resident of the United States to get accepted
2006-09-10 11:25:32 · answer #3 · answered by Stef 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in the army, a non-citizen could join to earn citizenship. I think now 35 is the age limit for any one unless they are way above average physically.
2006-09-10 08:58:14 · answer #4 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew tons of people who received their citizenship while in just check with your recruiter for all required documentation and since there are a lot of cut backs the recruiters may choose a citizen over choosing you.
2016-03-27 05:41:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The U.S. military has a long history of accepting all qualified individuals. There are thousands of non-U.S. citizens that have served in the military....Canadians, Mexicans, Australians.
Just apply.
2006-09-10 08:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you a US permanent resident?
If you're 38, I don't believe the US will take you anyway.
2006-09-10 08:55:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
non Americans are welcome in the arm forces,there are some restrictions,you will take an oath,it is a short cut to becoming a citizen.
2006-09-10 08:58:31 · answer #8 · answered by kman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so...You could go to your local recruiting office and ask them. Although i don't think they would think to highly of you if you did...you would be some sort of trader to your own country. Join them!
2006-09-10 08:57:24 · answer #9 · answered by angela 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you can, they just require some special paperwork.
Unfortunately, it will not make you a citizen.
2006-09-10 08:56:33 · answer #10 · answered by Doggzilla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋