I came to the U.S as a kid illegally. If i join the army could i become a resident of the U.S i'm turning 18 in 5 months. I just don't want to have to leave. Is there any hope i'm willing to put my life on the line.
2007-08-25 07:49:02 · 8 answers · asked by Surge M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Kudos to you young man. I believe the US should make a program available for young people such as yourself, to offer permamnent residency to anyone who serves honorably in our armed forces.
This certainly would resolve part of the illegal immigrant problem, and the Pentagons problem of keeping up enlistments, too !
This sounds like a win, win situation for all. What say you ?
2007-08-25 08:14:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Illegal aliens are barred from entry into the armed forces of the United States. Only citizens and resident aliens can join. Only citizens can become officers.
2007-08-25 15:05:16 · answer #2 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be legal to join but you don't have to be a citizen. About 4% of our Army is non-citizen. But joining doesn't give you automatic citizenship. You still have to go through the motions like everyone else.
2007-08-25 14:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should go to:
www.goarmy.com
and click the link 'Chat with a recruiter' during normal business hours and ask them that question online. Without knowing the specifics of your situation now it's very hard to answer your question.
There are a small number of foreign nationals serving in the U.S. military so it is possible in some cases.
Good luck.
2007-08-25 15:11:21 · answer #4 · answered by Patriotic Libertarian 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know it sounds retarded.. but yes... It's a whole lot of paper work.. but go into a recruiter and talk to them.. they'll hook you up.. they can get you a visa or passport.. whichever you need, and then you can come.. join the army, do your time.. and then you're a legal citizen.. kind of amazing how it works. I dont really understand all the paperwork and stuff involved... but just ask a recruiter.. they'll be able to tell you
2007-08-25 16:45:43 · answer #5 · answered by Army Aviation 15H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!! you cannot enlist unless you are a LEGAL permanent Resident with a Green Card.
2007-08-25 15:54:57 · answer #6 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this link and click on military...
http://www.uscitizenship.info/citizenship-lib-military.htm
2007-08-25 15:04:39 · answer #7 · answered by oscarsix5 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so you have to be a citizen to join
2007-08-25 14:57:39 · answer #8 · answered by earlyearl389 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋