Not being registered, they are not citizens of the U.S. Are they permitted to join the U.S. armed forces?
211834
No! many soldiers that died in Nam were not US citizens. Illegals have to have a valid work permit to join also there is an extensive background check by the FBI before you take the oath to defend this country.
524873
No, he/she could not.  One has to be a citizen of the UK to join the British military.  I spoke to a recruiter once in the british army just on this very subject because I once thought about moving there...but no, sorry, you can't.
323680
If there are any at all, their fake documents are very very good, and they have balls of steel.\n\nMore likely, the army would help them get legal residence.\n\nIn any event, if there were any, I'm for making them legal.
189550
Because when you enlist in the US military, you are required to swear allegiance to the US and the US only.  Dual citizens have a conflict there, as they are expected to completely renounce their other allegiences.
185399
Nope.  I personally served alongside some Marines that weren't US citizens.  In several cases it expedited their naturalization process.  In all cases I respected that these men weren't citizens but loved America enough to serve.  I'd be first in line to say that these men should be citizens.
182404
It is possible for immigrants to gain admission to the US aremed forces. I have served with quite a few. However, not an illegal immigrant. There aren't FBI clearance checks for entry, but there is a very rigorous background check. Including an AFIS and NCIC checks, DMV check and the one most any illegal will fail, is the most simple. The records from the high school they graduated from. No diploma, no entry. Yes there are exceptions, called a GED window, but your high school transcripts must be included with the GED certification. There is a minimalist background investigation, but it is there nontheless. But no. There are not illegal immigrants in the US armed forces, and anyone who says so is simply misinformed. I spent 12 years of my life in an intel unit, providing preliminary background checks to the FBI for securuity clearance investigations. The process for entry alone prohibits their entry. There are just too many different things they would have to fake, and it would be the little things that would get them caught. And the penalties for trying to enlist as an illegal are very severe. VERY severe. Crimes against the State, Federal Penitentiary, Leavenworth Ks., severe. That's why I can say there are NO illegal immigrants in the service. If they are there illegally, they have a new title. They are promoted instantly from illegal alien status to spy. \nDon't believe everything you hear. YES there is a legal way to enlist, if you are from a foreign nation. And it's NOT that hard to do. If you're serious about enlisting, I would strongly suggest you contact the area MEPS (Military Enlistment Processing Station) and ask to speak to the NCOIC about advice as to what you would require. It sounds to me like the recruiter you spoke with simply doesn't want to have to deal with the added paperwork. Here on a student visa? Explore joining the ROTC program at your school, also.\nI wish you the best of luck.
335999
Unless they have an immigrant visa, the answer (right now) is no.
520214
Not unless you were a Citizen.  Only Citizens canbe Officers, and only Offciers are pilots.\n\nWith a Green Card, you may enlist  into the service, but you would not be able to hold a Security Clearance and could not become an Offcier until you gained citizenship.
541408
No, I believe you must obtain a green card, but they are fairly easy to obtain if you wish in enlisting in the military, especially now.  You won't be able to accept a commission until you are a citizen, but you can enlist given you can pass a background check, medical, etc.
176579
They didn't know?????, I'm sup rise all these people who call you ignorant in the other questions you post don't have their facts straight, that is how racism begins, people whit little information trying to debate an issue they are not prepared. \nYES!!!, USA has immigrants in their armed forces fighting dangers to keep you secure. Believe it or not you can join the army with no papers at all. But they make them legal the moment they are enrolling. This is the same for workers, being in the Army its just another job Americans don't want to do and immigrants are doing it.
121397
I support you 100%, It may be so hard because of how irresponsible journalism writes the news, or maybe because of a lack of pride for their country, either way brother, you and I both served so these people could have that right, whether we like it or not. I hate them (disrespectful hippies)with all of my American heart, but I would die for their freedom regardless of how I feel, because its Americans like us and them that keep our country going. Semper Fi. As far as MacMoma...what are you talking about "worthy of your respect?", who are you? really, who the hell are you? You wouldn't be allowed to have basic human rights without our "bumbling leaders", old "shotgun" dick and our Brothers and Sisters-in-arms, you would be considered sub-human in most other countries, you should be grateful men and women of the US Armed forces spilled their blood so you could vote, or drive, or even have the right to learn...it is you who should be worried if you are doing enough for OUR respect...
164345
NO.\nOnce they become citizens ,however, they can sponsor you under the family immigration class to get your permanent residency.
331273
If you are an illegal immigrant that has been here a while they will give you greencard that will allow you to enter the Armed Forces.Once in the Armed Forces you cannot go up in rank and are offered only a 4 yr term.Once you complete your term of duty you are offered citizenship.Only to yourself.
519535
You need a green card or be a US citizen to join the military.Visas will not qualify you for enlistment.\n\nCitizenship for a green card holder in the military is fast tracked, usually from what I've seen someone will obtain citizenship by the end of their initial contract.But you would need to speak to a recruiter about that to get specifics.\n\nAs for a foreign legion the US doesn't have anything of the like and only takes green card holders or US citizens.
264452
Yes, you can enlist in the USAF.  It's a common misconception that you must be a US citizen to enlist in the US military.  That said, if you are not a US citizen many career fields are closed to you as they require a security clearance which is only given to US citizens.\n\nServing in the US military is a fast-track to US citizenship as well.  I believe that you can complete the necessary steps in 2 years if you are serving on active duty, vs 4 to 5 years as a civilian.  The rules were also changed a number of years ago so even if you are stationed outside the US (but NOT in the country of your nationality) that time counts as resident in the US for citizenship purposes.\n\nYou should keep an important fact in mind, however.  If you do not become a US citizen during your first term of service (normally 4 years) you will NOT be allowed to re-enlist.  For this reason, a 2-year Army enlistment is a bad idea.  Even a 4-year enlistment is actually cutting it close as you generally must be eligible for re-enlistment about 13 months prior to the end of your first term of service or you will be projected for separation on your expiration of term of service (ETS).  Since you must be a citizen to be eligible for re-enlistment you actually only have 35 months to complete citizenship.  Deduct 6 months from that for Basic Training, Tech School and On the Job Training at your first duty station (You'll be WAY to busy to work on citizenship training!) and your left with 29 months -- 5 months leeway.\n\nI've known and counselled many young men and women on this in my 21 years of service, and watched a few who did not know the rules be forced out because they didn't become citizens in time, or didn't want to become US citizens.\n\nAnd one final observation.  Most of the young Canadians that I worked with on getting their US citizenship absolutely sailed through the learning and testing requirements.  Seems that you folks get a better education in US government and history than many American youth.
104525
The poll worker doesn't ask for nationality. The voter does have to be registered and registered in the precinct they are attempting to vote in. Any US citizen over 18 can register to vote as long as their rights have not been rescinded due to a felony conviction. I don't think that non US citizens can vote. I also don't think that there is such a thing as a undocumented resident being legal unless they are a citizen, and most of us have some form of documentation.
528735
"US Soldiers are still citizens who don't lose their rights just because they are in the military but they have no group."\n\nI'm sorry, but you're wrong- members of the US Armed Forces are governed by the "Uniform Code of Military Justice", and do not enjoy the same rights as civilians. For example, a civilian cannot be tried twice for the same crime (double jeopardy), but a serviceman can- once by civilian court and once by military tribunal.