SPC Private RallyPoint Member3333624<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This might be a huge no brainer question, as my first instinct is to say a big flat NO...<br />But then for the fun of it (I say that because I’m really not wishing to apply for PR in Canada as it’s just not viable right now) I looked into the UCMJ, I called the Dept of State, I even tried reaching USCIS, and no one had an answer. Is there even an existent law or am I the first in history to even ask?Can a National Guardsman obtain permanent residency in another country and stay in the Guard?2018-02-07T22:35:24-05:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member3333624<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This might be a huge no brainer question, as my first instinct is to say a big flat NO...<br />But then for the fun of it (I say that because I’m really not wishing to apply for PR in Canada as it’s just not viable right now) I looked into the UCMJ, I called the Dept of State, I even tried reaching USCIS, and no one had an answer. Is there even an existent law or am I the first in history to even ask?Can a National Guardsman obtain permanent residency in another country and stay in the Guard?2018-02-07T22:35:24-05:002018-02-07T22:35:24-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member3334237<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No you're paid by the stateResponse by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2018 6:58 AM2018-02-08T06:58:58-05:002018-02-08T06:58:58-05:00CPT Lawrence Cable3334485<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think this may be a question for JAG, but looking at the requirements, citizenship or permanent residence status is all that is required to join the Army National Guard. I know you don't have to reside in the state where your unit is located and I can't find anything that says you have to live in the US as long as you maintain a US Citizenship.Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Feb 8 at 2018 8:43 AM2018-02-08T08:43:34-05:002018-02-08T08:43:34-05:00SPC David Willis3334524<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There are non citizens in the military, Im not sure how it would work for the NG but I don't think itd be an issue for active duty.Response by SPC David Willis made Feb 8 at 2018 9:01 AM2018-02-08T09:01:43-05:002018-02-08T09:01:43-05:002018-02-07T22:35:24-05:00