Posted on Aug 10, 2016
Can someone who is in the process of getting a green card (already submitted) join the military?
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He's been told he can't join unless he has his green card. I've seen people get naturalized after basic, is this recruiter full of it? Or can he proceed? He currently has his bachelors in Finance (not sure from where, I can grab those details from him later). And what steps should he take if the recruiter is "too lazy"?
Update:
Spouse is a naturalized citizen, he has is papers and is here legally for work
Update:
Spouse is a naturalized citizen, he has is papers and is here legally for work
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The applicant must have a green card. Naturalization is different. Green card makes them a legal resident. Naturalization makes them a citizen.
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SPC(P) (Join to see)
I'm aware, he's here legally on a Visa and waiting for his Green Card to get approved, he wants to naturalize via service
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LTC (Join to see)
SPC(P) (Join to see) - He must wait until he gets the green card first. To enlist he must be either a lawful permanent resident or a US citizen, unless he qualifies for the very limited MAVNI program, which is usually for surgeons, certain scientists and fluent speakers of critical languages such as Pashto.
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He is close to aging out, so he will have to get in quick if he is to make it.
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SPC(P) (Join to see)
That's why I'm asking away! He just turned 35, and I believe that is the cutoff
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Capt Seid Waddell
It is for the Army. The cutoff for Navy and Marines is lower, but the Air Force will accept recruits up to age 39.
http://www.stripes.com/news/air-force/air-force-raises-enlistee-age-limit-from-27-to-39-1.290578
http://www.stripes.com/news/air-force/air-force-raises-enlistee-age-limit-from-27-to-39-1.290578
Air Force raises enlistee age limit from 27 to 39
Thanks to a new Air Force policy announced Tuesday, enlisted recruits can now experience the joys of basic training in their late 30s.
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SFC (Join to see)
It's already too late if he's already 35. He has to ship to basic on or before his 35th birthday... Unless they got him an age waiver...
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The green card is not the same as being naturalized...proves he is here within the law.
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SPC(P) (Join to see)
SSG(P) Adam Koepke - He's here legally with papers, his spouse is a naturalized citizen. I will take him to the recruiters tomorrow, the one I trust at least. Thank you
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SSG(P) Adam Koepke - What kind of positions would he not be able to get? He wants to pursue a 25 series position that require a Secret (at least 25N)
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SSG(P) Adam Koepke
SPC(P) (Join to see) - He might be able to get into 25 series but the job selection is not extensive when it comes to needing a clearance. It's also the end of the fiscal year so job selection is only what is available. If the recruiters can work a job through the ROC for him then they will but again there's a lot that goes into any job. Scores, physical, availability etc
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SSG (Join to see)
I was only able to get about five jobs coming in because I wasn't naturalized. I ended up becoming a Bradley Mech; doesn't make any sense that I was trusted with a vehicle and weapon system that could cause mass damage though. I because naturalized, and everything opened up to me.
R/ Steve
R/ Steve
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