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What I wanted to say was that statement is not quite true at all.
The United States military is composed entirely of volunteers. Each branch (Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard and Marines) have different requirements, but there are some standard requirements for all the branches. Only individuals who are U.S. citizens can become commissioned officers throughout the branches. Those who are considered U.S citizens also include citizens of Puerto Rico, the Northern Marianas Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Non-citizens are eligible to enlist in the military but not be commissioned. A non-citizen that is eligible must meet certain requirements: (1) Have an Alien Registration Receipt Card (stamped I-94 or I-551 Green card/INS Form 1-551), (2) Have a bona fide residence established, and (3) Have established a record of the U.S. as their home. Some non-citizens from countries with a reputation toward hostility toward the U.S. may also require a waiver. The federal government cannot petition on behalf of an illegal immigrant so that they can obtain legal status and be able to enlist. The illegal immigrant must go through the immigration process of the USCIS (previously known as the INS). Once the status of the illegal immigrant becomes legal they can go ahead and start the enlisting process. Another requirement is that the Green Card and/or visa must be valid for the entire period of their enlistment.
[ 本帖最後由 有希望 於 2007-2-3 04:24 編輯 ] |
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There is a sky, illuminating us, Someone is out there, that we truly trust,
There is a rainbow, for you and me, A beautiful sunrise, eternally.
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