seakingsoyuz t1_j7ur9hm wrote
Reply to comment by LupusDeusMagnus in ‘We are not forgotten’: Formerly deported veterans become U.S. citizens in special San Diego ceremony by ProgressiveSnark2
You have to be a citizen or permanent resident to enlist. PRs are trying to make it their country.
Sunshineinanchorage t1_j7uxc6i wrote
join the U.S. military, non-citizens must be living permanently and legally in the United States. Non-citizens must also have permission to work in the United States, possess an I-551 (Permanent Residence Card), have obtained a high school diploma and speak English.
Undocumented immigrants are generally barred from serving in the military, though occasionally (especially in times of military need) an undocumented person might be allowed to join the armed forces in spite of this rule.
If you are serving or have served in the U.S. armed forces and are interested in becoming a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for naturalization under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
LupusDeusMagnus t1_j7uvrbp wrote
PR? Still, the order is all wrong. You should have political rights before you’re sent to die. I cannot comprehend it being the other way around.
ProgressiveSnark2 OP t1_j7yardd wrote
PR stands for permanent resident--a term for an immigrant who has legal status for an extended period of time but is not a citizen. That can be someone on a special visa or a green card.
Oftentimes, if a family is here on a green card, the kids may end up considering enlisting.
Sunshineinanchorage t1_j7uy4gs wrote
Certain political rights do not extend themselves to non citizens. (I know…sucks). Also remember that serving in the armed forces is a choice. All members are basic riflemen irrespective of mos.
Somebodycalled911 t1_j8024gd wrote
Is it non-sensical, and even gruesome? Sure is. Then again, "non-sensical and even gruesome" could be the moto for the US and Canada's immigration and citizenship policy :(
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