If so, do they become citizens and do their families get the same benefits as US military families? If not, should they be allowed to do so?
2007-02-04 14:33:23 · 13 answers · asked by ejc_360 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
What about for those who do not live in the US.? For example, Mexican citizens living in mexico.
2007-02-04 14:59:25 · update #1
If we recruited all the 12 million+ illegal immigrants in this country(US) in the millitary we would have 12 million+ extra troops!
Then we might have a chance at going to war with China or Iran, if that ever happens.
2007-02-04 15:43:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yes! My husband is a permanent resident and he is in the US military. He is from South Asia and I filed for his immigrant visa. The military DOES take non-citizens but they first have to be: legally residing, legally permitted to work, have a social security number.
He receives the same pay scale, benefits, and allowances as any other military personnel. Our family has complete benefits. He will be eligible to apply for citizenship after one year of active duty. I am not sure if it is the same for every branch but the Army grants citizenship after a year of duty.
You also asked if one can enlist from another country. I believe that non-citizens are only eligible to enlist if they are legally residing within the USA. But you may wish to double check online to be sure.
2007-02-04 17:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by Mom_of_two 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that Mexicans can join the US military and after serving for a year become US citizens
2007-02-04 14:36:21 · answer #3 · answered by emsjoflo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but they would have to be legally in the United States. No illegal aliens.
It certainly is a plus if they want to become citizens, but citizenship is not automatic. Family members, if they are citizens or resident aliens, would qualify for the same benefits as those of service people who are citizens.
2007-02-04 14:42:29 · answer #4 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Only US citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) can join the US military. If they are not citizens when they join, they can become citizens quickly through a special program, but they must be legal residents of the US in order to join at all.
Here is a reference for the US Navy; all branches of the service have the same rule:
http://www.navy.mil/navydata/navy_legacy.asp?id=167
2007-02-04 15:39:19 · answer #5 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because we believe human beings should have those rights, and we strive not to be hypocritical about that. The Golden Rule suggests that we should act in the way we would want the USA to act if we had happened to have been born in Mexico instead of the U.S. Sharing often entails sacrifices, but that's not really an argument against sharing. I think that was covered in kindergarten.
2016-05-24 10:24:46 · answer #6 · answered by Tamisha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes....any foreigner living in the U.S. can join the military as long as they swear allegiance to the U.S., not committ treason, that type of thing....normally they are the most loyal & steadfast in performing well, at least in my learned opinion of having belonged to the US ARMY family support group for 25+ yrs and being a State Trainer for this group....and yes they can become citizens after serving in any branch of the military, along with their families.
2007-02-04 14:47:13 · answer #7 · answered by amronh a 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2007-02-04 14:37:35 · answer #8 · answered by Infinite and Eternal Reality 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, and for many it is a path to citizenship. In fact, fees for applying for citizenship for anyone who has served in the US military for (I think) two years are waived, so it doesn't cost them anything.
2007-02-04 14:37:41 · answer #9 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Anyone can join as long as they have a Green Card and meet the standards.
2007-02-04 14:57:00 · answer #10 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋