I have been in the us for most of my life, i entered illegally when i was 3, i am?

Question

I have been in the us for most of my life, i entered illegally when i was 3, i am now 20 with a high school diploma and completed 4 years of high school JROTC, i want to join the military, if i marry my girlfriend (us Citizen), will i have to leave the country to get my green card, since thats all i need to join the military?

Answer 1

Not if you can get fake ID. Good luck bro!

Answer 2

If you do join the military, you probably will gain legal status.

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.

Answer 3

Most likely  scenario, this is based on a few incidents around here that I know of.

1. high school diploma is a plus

2. Been here for 17 years a plus

3. they probably will not even ask because you had all your schooling here, medical records, immunizations and I assume a false birth certificate and SS card to be enrolled in school to begin with.

4. Marrying your girlfriend would only make it worse on both of you, if that is the reason you are doing it.

5. Are you planning on telling them your illegal?