all military websites say non green card holder can not join the military. my brother who is not a green card holder nor a citizen and who speaks Arabic is taking his master's degree in Ohio and a few days ago a reqruiter or whatever called him and he was trying to convince him to join the US army and become an army translator aide "a soldier". He told him that he doesn't have to be a green card holder and that the military will help him become a lawful citizen of the United States when he join. anyone can help me understand what is going on? is he lying to him?.
2006-12-09 10:33:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
thanks for those who answered ...but what did I say to desereve a thumbs down? :)
2006-12-09 10:43:34 · update #1
he is correct.
2006-12-09 10:36:00 · answer #1 · answered by St♥rmy Skye 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the recruiter is right. I have an aunt by marriage who is from the Philippines. She's told me that she knows quite a few of the men there who joined the US military as soldiers. I don't think the military even cared about their status, and most of the men did not become US citizen, but when on to be merchant marines in the Philippines. I don't know that I'd recommend the military to him, though. It takes a certain type of personality, especially if you have a good education. They are pretty hard up for native Arabic speakers/translators, as are other departments of the US government, so they may make some pretty nice promises ...
2006-12-09 10:38:41 · answer #2 · answered by M H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In order to serve in the U.S military you have to be a "green" card holder. Being a "green" card holder does not make you an American citizen, it makes you a LEGAL immigrant. It takes anywhere between 3-5 years to become a "naturalized" citizen while serving be in war or peacetime. It takes 10+ years to become "naturalized' through non-military service. As for your question Mr. Clinton 2008, I do believe that those who ARE NOT legal citizens should be allowed to serve depending on how long they have been in the U.S and if they have minimal ties to their country of origin. There are kids who are brought to this country who's only crime is that they were forced to come by their parents. The U.S is all these kids know and they should be allowed to serve the country that has given them so much. Cake...Americans aren't the only people in the U.S military. I served for 3 years before becoming a naturalized American citizen.
2016-05-22 23:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where the misinterpretation lies is that a person can not be in the US illegally and join the military (no green card), but there are other ways to be in the country legally besides having a green card, one being a student visa.
There is also a difference between joining the US Army in Manila and joining in LA.
2006-12-09 11:28:06 · answer #4 · answered by tom l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone with a unique talent (like a fluent translator) can be put on a fast track toward citizenship in return for service to America.
While the rules are pretty rigid - folks who don't hold green cards can't join up - they can be relaxed or bent some for folks with a skill that the government needs.
He's correct. The military would help him get a green card or citizen status. Be aware, however, that just because he's "just an interpreter", he can still get his *** shot off.
2006-12-09 10:37:54 · answer #5 · answered by Stuart 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is a need for Arabic linguists and to my understanding you do not have to be a US citizen to be a part of it. Below is a link for the National Guard's web page where they list "expedited U.S. citizenship" as a benefit. Think how many soldiers' lives someone who speaks Arabic can save with the US army in Iraq... that's incentive to do whatever it takes to get linguists.
2006-12-09 10:48:13 · answer #6 · answered by Zloar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i never heard of having to have a green card to join the military. I served with citizens of the Philippines and they would stay for 20 years and never become a citizen
2006-12-09 10:39:24 · answer #7 · answered by roy40372 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a quite common strategy for military recruiters to offer "legal papers" if you are willing to join the forces, even if you get a citizenship too late to use it.
Give a look to story of
Marine Lance Cpl. Jesus A. Suarez del Solar
2006-12-09 11:04:33 · answer #8 · answered by oliver_canedo 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are exceptions to the rule, but I've seen too many an arab come to this country and do his part to gain all the benefits this nation has to offer and give nothing back. Except screw its citizens over in crooked wheeling and dealing.
2006-12-09 10:37:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
He is not lying (The Recruiter). Your brother has what is currently considered an extremely useful skill, and they will bend over backwards to get him to help. He would not be a soldier, in that he would not be a combat troop.
2006-12-09 10:37:33 · answer #10 · answered by Moops 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mabye the man is just trying to be nice and really wants to help him out. "Dont look a gift horse in the mouth."
2006-12-09 10:35:40 · answer #11 · answered by Adam M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋