I was born and raised in Canada, and still residing here.
Please only give an answer if you are 100% sure on the matter and also don't bother posting of you are going to say anything like "ask a recruiter". Thanks.
2007-04-11 06:18:26 · 8 answers · asked by marine_wannabe 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
As a U.S. citizen* you may enlist in the Navy (assuming you meet the other enlistment standards). But what if you are a non-citizen? You can still enlist as long as you meet the following requirements:
1) Entered the United States on a permanent residence visa or have an Alien Registration Green Card, and
2) Established a bona fide residence, and
3) Established a home of record in the United States
* For enlistment purposes, citizens of the United States include citizens of the following: Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
2007-04-11 06:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by CG-23 Sailor 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legal permanent US residents with a Green card may enlist, but they may NOT become Officers, nor may they get a job that requires a Security Clearance. Additionally, they will not be allowed to re enlist without first becoming a Citizen. The good news is that the residency requirement is waived to military personnel and you can apply to become a citizen after 12 months of Active duty service.
2007-04-11 14:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don not need to be a citizen. The military excepts green card holders ) Permanent Residence. This is also a way you can receive your US citizenship (upon proper time being a green card holder which is 5 years then you must apply for citizenship).
2007-04-11 13:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know we have many non us citizens that join the service, but before they can re-enlist after their first 3-4 years they must become us citizens. Hope that helps.
2007-04-11 14:10:11 · answer #4 · answered by 20+ years and still in-love! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can join with a green card. I know this for a fact and served along side a few who did so.
And you should ask a recruiter. Go right to the source.
Good luck and thanks for having the guts to serve!
2007-04-11 13:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by Edward 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you don't need to be a us citizen. had a friend from vietnam on my old ship in the navy. there are alot of people in the military that are foriegn. the military is very cultural.
2007-04-11 16:55:57 · answer #6 · answered by adeleighernandez26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont have to be a us citizen. one of my buddies is from ukrane russia and he hasnt gotten his citizenship and hes been in the army for three years.
2007-04-11 13:31:05 · answer #7 · answered by alanis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need to be a citizen
2007-04-11 13:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by something crazy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋