if i do so can i become a Citizen?
2007-07-10 11:21:56 · 14 answers · asked by boii 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
To many people keep saying that you have to be a citizen to join the military. Well they need to get their facts straight because no you don't have to be a citizen to join. Just have to be here legally as a legal resident.
One of the good things that president Bush has made sure ( i don't have many other good things to say about him but that another story. ) that those that have served this country have 1st priority to become citizens over people that have not served in the military.
Good luck and congrats on making a choice to serve
2007-07-10 12:27:04 · answer #1 · answered by USMCgrlandMommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not only can you join the Army, you also become eligible for citizenship after 3 years, as do your dependents. It is also possible for them to send you to the Defense Language Institute in California to learn English, if you are deemed not proficient enough to be of service. (I knew a soldier from Ukraine who did that).
I would recommend talking to a recruiter, especially the Army or Marines, as these two need people the most.
2007-07-10 14:50:48 · answer #2 · answered by rolf h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The army is full of immigrants. I've known immigrant soldiers from Nicaraugua, Honduras, Panama, Mexico, Ireland, Poland, Korea, Germany, Canada, Phillipines, Thailand, and one even from Cuba.
2007-07-10 14:13:36 · answer #3 · answered by Todd J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you came here legally, then yes, you can join a branch of the military and _possibly_ gain your citizenship.
2007-07-10 12:18:33 · answer #4 · answered by Jake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew a canadian girl who joined to get her citizenship, go stay in a shelter so you cant get kicked out while you apply oh and dont worry about your fluency in english lol after tons of americans cant talk right
2007-07-10 11:36:49 · answer #5 · answered by mommy to be of 3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you are here legally. I recommend the Air Force.
2007-07-10 11:28:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's how it works you can't join the military until you get your citizenship after you get that you can join the military.
2007-07-10 11:47:52 · answer #7 · answered by Cody S 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
WELL FIRST ARE U LEAGAL WERE U LIVE AND IF SO THEN U CAN JOIN THE ARMY OR MILITARY, BUT IF UR NOT THEN THEY MITE TAKE U BACK WERE UR FROM OR THEY MITE TAKE U
2007-07-10 11:27:17 · answer #8 · answered by lonelygurlcries 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I served with a guy from England.
2007-07-10 11:24:38 · answer #9 · answered by phillipk_1959 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as long as you are a LEGAL, PERMANENT resident who otherwise qualifies physically, ,morally and mentally, yes, you can enlist.
Citizenship is expedited for servicemembers.
2007-07-10 15:54:02 · answer #10 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋