Are immigrants allowed to join the Navy? I wasn't born in this country and really want to join, but i don't know if I can join or not?
2007-03-07 10:38:17 · 10 answers · asked by Pedro G 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
yes you can join as long as you have the green card or if you are a citizen you are good. i joined and i was born on dominican republic few years ago
2007-03-07 10:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by pablo p 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's possible.
All branches of the US armed forces allow non-citizens to serve. However, you must be a legal permanent resident of the United States. You will also be excluded from some jobs and certain clearances will not be given to you.
By the way, if you're a non-citizen serving in the armed forces, it helps you get your citizenship faster!
2007-03-07 11:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by Abby K9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be welcomed with open arms in the military service. More immigrants should make their presence known to the military. I believe this is an excellant way for immigrants to earn their right to citizenship.
You will be amazed at how many foriegn born military personnel we actually have in the US military. Good luck and God Bless !
2007-03-07 12:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal immigrants (even those not awaiting citizenship) can serve in the military, and they can also gain clearances, Mrs. jvb. They still submit to the same background check & screening. A denial of clearance is not based upon citizenship status.
2007-03-07 11:42:46 · answer #4 · answered by Devil Dog '73 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an I55 card or an overstamped passport saying that you've applied for citizenship and the date on the passport hasn't expired. Other documents can be accepted, eg. applied for documentation from INS. Check with a recruiter, they will give you the complete list.
2007-03-07 10:45:01 · answer #5 · answered by JimFinSC 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legal permanent Residents with a Green card may enlist, but they may not get a Clearance(you must be a citizen for that), so some jobs will not be open to you.
2007-03-07 11:19:55 · answer #6 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
US Citizens or Naturalized Citizens or Green Card waiting on citizenship ONLY.
2007-03-07 11:40:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you sure can serv well. I was in the air force in the 50s and served with a fellow who was in the German army during ww2.
2007-03-07 10:47:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes of course! Good luck!
2007-03-07 10:44:52 · answer #9 · answered by SONNY BOY 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Over 16 and have trigger finger, sure.
2007-03-07 10:47:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋