Im British and have lived in the UK all my life, had no convictions and never been in trouble with the police at all, could i join the us forces or police force/FBI/customs in the US? or do i need to be american?
Many thanks
2007-07-28 06:12:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
How do i become a US citizen?
2007-07-28 06:20:08 · update #1
Yes, you can, provided you are a US citizen or resident and reside in the USA. The most important requirements are that you have a zeal for power and enjoy daily shots of adrenaline! (laughs) Please see:
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2007-07-28 06:23:44 · answer #1 · answered by Netsbridge 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, but you have to be a legal permanent resident of the US. Which in itself is not very easy to achieve in todays climate.
The onus is on you to prove yourself to be currently worthy of this (and not somone who is either going to leech or worse). The fact you intend to join the army is not likely to do much in the way of convincing in this regard.
As above, the two organisations you need to speak to are the US embassy, to establish in principal exactly what they want and the US army - to establish what support they might be able to give you. With regard to the latter if you have special qualifications they may be much more inclined to help you out.
If you are serious about this - you need to be pretty clear why! You will be asked it numerous times, not least by immigration and army officials. What is so special about the US army / police that makes them so much more attractive than the UK's?
Personally, unless there are some pretty substantial external reasons (i.e. you are moving there with a partner etc.) I wouldn't bother with the hassel and stick to the UK. Its a nicer country anyway!
2007-08-01 07:56:25 · answer #2 · answered by simplesimon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
US citizenship is not required. You must be a legal permanent resident of the US. You would also have to meet the same requirements as a US citizen. Personally, I think serving in the military should allow you to become a citizen with less effort than others.
2007-07-28 16:30:22 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can join the armed forces but u cant join local police without being a us citizen
2007-07-28 14:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by Troubadour 1318 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To join the army, you need to be a US permanent resident (or have claim to it). Police/FBI/customs you do need to be a US citizen for security reasons.
2007-07-28 13:31:05 · answer #5 · answered by Dan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
best advice is to talk with a nilitary recruiter they will expalin the whole process as far as joining yes there are ways that you can join but also there are certain jobs that you because you are not a US citizen that you would not be able to do Good Luck
2007-07-28 13:18:29 · answer #6 · answered by brian C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just go to the Us emabassy and apply for a visa then you have got to apply for something so you can work in the US then when you get to ameriaca you will soon find out how to join.
2007-07-28 15:15:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you need to be a us citizen to join the us army.
check with your local us embassey
2007-07-28 13:24:16 · answer #8 · answered by mixturenumber1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can request a certain military occupational specialty [MOS], but you may not get it. That is the way it is in the miloitary, they assign you to where they need you.
2007-07-28 14:22:29 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by moving to the States, then stay 'squeaky clean' for a few years, and then just maybe....they might have you....one way or another.
2007-07-28 13:43:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋