Can someone join the US Military without being a US citizen?  What are the restrictions involved?
967910
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.
605617
I don't think any illegals would just go there and enlist if they may get busted and taken out, but at this time there is something like that for people that enlisted and served the armed forces in previous wars by lying to the government about their immigration status... it was possible at that time cause the tracking system wasn't as good as it is know and soldiers where needed, but I assure you that many will go and fight for the country if you just give them resident status, citizenship won't even be necessary...
734723
Thousands of people win every year.  You do not have to declare loyalty to an individual.  If you wish to take citizenship (which you can do 5 years after getting your Green Card) you will have to swear an Oath of Allegiance to the USA which includes declaring an attachment to the principles of the Constitution.  You must also agree to serve in the US Armed Forces (or do comparable civilian work) if asked.  \n\nWhether you take citizenship or not, you will have to register foir the draft (now called the Selective Service) if you are male and under 26 when you immigrate permanently.  You cannot get financial aid without registering or getting a letter from Selective Service to say you are not required to be registered.\n\nBasically, if you are to succeed in the USA, you really need to WANT to make a life in US society.  It is not easy.  I came from the UK five years ago and I am only now adjusting to how things are here.  It must be even more difficult for people from other countries.\n\nFinally, remember that the only official site for the DV lottery ends in .gov.  All others are commercial operations.  It costs nothing to enter the lottery.\n\nIf this truly is what you want, I wish you the best of luck.
740013
If you become a citizen then you can join.  I'm not sure if you'd have to give up your US citizenship or not, but I wouldn't think so.  The JSDF was started with the help of the US, so you'll find the structure and uniforms very similar to ours.  You'll also have to decide on which branch you'd want to go into.  Just remember that you're still considered a citizen over there and not a member of a standard military.
1049167
Can't say for Germany, as I have never looked into it, but I would assume that they have similar standards as the US does.  US requires legal entry into the US, a bona fide address and a permanent US address for a non citizen to join the military.  Military service can help to expedite someones citizenship, but does not guarantee it.
187583
Living in the US and being a US citizen either by birth or naturalized.
1082073
no you cannot....you can only get us citizenship if you are under 18 and one of your parents was a citizen.
1134491
no.  in order to enlist in any branbch of th emilitary you must be a LEGAL permanent resident with a green card.
472832
Yes you can, providing you meet all of the requirements that any one enlisting in the service must meet.\n\nFlap Jackson is incorrect.
478125
You must be a permanent legal resident of the United States..as in a Green Card Holder.  You can not enlist in any branch of the military without being a Green Card Holder.  The military cannot and will not assist you in getting to the United States nor can they help with INS/ICE paperwork
1045712
ok, this is for all the people guessing here\n\nYOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN TO BE IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY. \nI know plenty of people in the US military that are not Citizens. \nNot being a Citizen will restrict him from certain jobs, but he can join.\n\nHave your son call up an Army recruiter, and you'll know all the facts.
775757
you need to be a U.S. citizen to get a U.S. passport.
424853
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.
229318
Absolutly.  Non-Citizens can join the US Armed Forces.  However, their security clearance and job opprotunities will be restricted (I don't think the Navy will let them run nuke reactors on its ships and so on).  They must gain citizenship to be most NCO ranks (I knew one who was an E-5 working on his naturalization) and all officers must be citizens.
50158
Probably none, since a valid Social Security number is required.\n\nWhy not immigrate legally, to avoid having to worry about things like this?
175692
Just wanted to clarify that you can only serve in the military once you have a permanent resident status, Military service can help you become a citizen faster. Not any foreigner can just serve in the military.\n\nYou mother needs to file an I-130 only ,once it is aprooved you must wait for your number to come. Right now there is a 7 year waiting period.... after that another 5 years to become a citizen... a long way indeed...\n\nYou can not adjust your status until your number comes... if you are in the US right now, you must leave when your current status expires ... otherwise you will become illegal...\n\nThere is some hope ,however, Bush introduced a special kind of visa for people that waited at least 3-4 years ( I belive) for their number. This visa allows them to come to the USA to live and work while waiting for their number...\n\nhope this helps\n\nPS. In case you don't know what I mean by the number, post a question and I will explain
867548
Thank you for asking.  If you find your closest American Embassy they should be able to supply you with all the information you need.  Additionally, do a Google search for "American Citizenship Requirements".