Can I join the U.S. Military?

Question

I've lived in Canada for all my life (I'm 18.) and I was wondering if there was a possibility that I could join the U.S. Military without having to live there for the 7 years to become a citizen, or if there is anything else I can do to join the USMC. No offense to the Canadian Military, I would just like to join the most powerful and most active Military in the world; because in Canada I wouldn't see very much "action", not that I want to go to war right away or anything like that.

Answer 1

I am from quebec and joined however i fall under the indian act where as i am allowed to cross the borders freely and work in the united states and canada as i choose.I am therefore considered a legal alien or what have you.I'm sure there is a way the best thing to do would be to go to an american consulate and discuss your options with them im sure they would be happy to have you.

Good Luck.

Semper Fi!

Answer 2

lol someone has been playing too much call of duty haha!

Answer 3

Yes, you can join the US Military but only as an Enlistee.  To be an officer, you have to be a US Citizen.  If you have duel citizenship, you cannot become an officer.

Although the following is specific to the Air Force, Citizenship  is all under the same policy for all the branches of the military.

In my first years in the Air Force, I knew two of the first Women Fire Fighters.  Prior to mid 70's women were not allowed in that career field.  Anyway, one of them was not a US Citizen so if they had an alarm at the Alert Pad or any other facility that was high security, she was not able to go on those missions.

The following is from Air Force Instruction 36-2001, the Recruitment manual.

2.20. Requirements for Non-US Citizens: (NOTE: This information applies to EA programs only; all OA program applicants must be US citizens.)

2.20.1. Non-US citizens will not enter AD without their INS Form I-551 status in their possession, solely indicating permanent resident status. Applicants may process with an (1) an INS Form I-551 with an expiration date greater than 2 years from date of issue (a “permanent” card); (2) an INS Form I-551 without expiration date and an INS Form G-845, Verification Request, with no restrictions; or (3) an INS Form G-845 with no restriction, no proof that a “permanent” card was ordered, and no proof of permanent alien status (that is, a stamped passport; an INS Form I-94, Arrival-Departure

Record; or an old INS Form I-551with temporary stamp).

Answer 4

I was in the service from 1995-2001 and I know at that time I worked with several people who were not U.S. Citizens.  They were trying to become citizens while in the service.  One was from Mexico and one was from Africa, the only catch was that they were limited in the jobs they could take.  The were not allowed to have certain job titles that required a high security clearance.  Check into it with a recruiter I am sure they would have all the answers.  Good Luck

Update:  I do know that the guy from Africa could stay as long as he was in the service, but had to be deported if he ever got out.

Answer 5

you have to become a legal resident of the US..but talk to a US recruiter and he'll start you on the right track