will they let me join. i was thinking just the plain soliders or in the reserve
2007-10-12 12:51:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes, you may join the US Army (or any other military group) if you LIVE in the U.S., even if you are a citizen of another country. If you want to become a citizen, your military service can help you to do that ... and THANK YOU for wanting to join!
2007-10-12 12:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by Kris L 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes - You can join any branch of the US military. You will just be limited on your job choices. There are between 10 and 20 jobs in each branch that you could choose from as a Non-US citizen. If you join, start working through the State Department or INS to gain US citizenship (if you desire to do so). As a military member, the process won't take as long to complete. Once you gain citizenship, you'll be able to cross-train into other specialties.
2007-10-12 19:57:27 · answer #2 · answered by gabound75 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You do not have to be a citizen of the US to enlist in the army.
Administrative Requirements
a. CITIZENSHIP: Applicant is eligible for enlistment if any of the following apply:
Citizen of the United States.
Alien who has been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.
National of the United States.
Citizens (to include naturalized citizens) of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Palau and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).
Hope this helps.
2007-10-12 20:04:52 · answer #3 · answered by chris p 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think non-citizens can join the military; think I saw a person or two in the Army decades ago who was in that situation.
2007-10-12 20:24:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the only way you can do it is to move here and get a green card that allows you to live and work in the USA.
But I would check in with the US Immigration first.
Thanks for wanting to serve.
2007-10-12 19:56:08 · answer #5 · answered by Nevada Pokerqueen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, yes. There are many non-Americans in the U. S. Army. There was a story in the paper a few months ago about many of them becoming naturalized citizens.
2007-10-12 19:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by Carlos R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
uh reserve i believe you must be a citizen as for the full time career, they may have a program, i think up here in canada they have a program where applicants from other countries can join after passing through top security clearance. check the goarmy.com website.
2007-10-12 19:54:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes if you have a green card, but if your illegal than No, you have to be a US citizen. If you apply to get your citizenship then yes. But until then, you can't join any branch of the military reserve or active duty!
2007-10-12 19:54:46 · answer #8 · answered by Tigerbabe 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
if you are not a Legal Permanent Resident of the US, you may not enlist. There is no way around the Green card requirement ,and the military cannot and will not help you to move here or to get one.
2007-10-12 20:35:49 · answer #9 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are here legally, I believe they will let you join Active, and the time you serve will count very favorably to the time it takes to become a U.S. citizen.
2007-10-12 20:26:06 · answer #10 · answered by littlevivi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋