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If they are permanent residents of the US whose abilities and/or talents are needed and cannot be filled by a US citizen, then they can join the army.

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Q: Can non us citizens serve in the military?
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Can non U.S citizens be members of the armed forces?

Yes, foreign citizens can serve in the US military, pending some criteria.


How does the us classify non citizens?

The US classifies non-citizens based upon the avenue of entry into the US.


What are ways to become a US citizen?

Born in the United States with/without parents citizens, become a citizen through taking classes and the citizenship test, serve in the US military.


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Yes. A person can join the US military and as part of their contract, become a US citizen after serving. However, the rules vary depending on whether or not the US is at war- simply serving during war is enough to automatically get it (goes back to World War I). During peacetime, it's more complicated. When I served (late 1990's), people had to have it written in their contract and upon completing the terms of the contract, they became citizens.


Are there Asians in the US Air Force?

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What foreign military can US citizens join?

US citizens may join the French Foreign Legion. Iran has peculiar citizenship laws which may not recognize a child born of Iranian parents (whether still Iranian citizens or naturalised US citizens) as a US citizen, and will require that child to perform compulsory military service when he reaches military age. However, most military forces of the world are not as prone to accepting foreign volunteers as the US military is.


Do military officers have to be US citizens?

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Treated differently in what regard? Many US citizens would argue that, in some respects, non-citizens are even more privileged than they are. In many cases the only privilege that a non-US-citizen doesn't enjoy is the right to vote in a US election.


What are the duties of citizenship in the US?

Duties as a US citizen includes:Jury duty: This is the sole differential obligation between the citizens and non-citizens. Only the citizens are granted jury duty.Military participation: Both the male permanent residents and citizens register for the selective service system and the professional military has limited the need for the citizen soldiers.


What is the US military vs non military education?

Military universities have advantages because it is all paide for by the u.s government but you must serve in the military for 5 years. a regular college is nice so you don;t have to deal with drill instructors. You can also join a rotc unit at most colleges to get free tuition but you still have to serve in the military.


Do you have to be a us citizen to be protected by the constitution?

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