How can a non-citizen join the USMC? The Army?

Elena Russo — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:41:50 -0500

Response by SSG David McPherson made Jan 2 at 2018 3:43 PM

SSG David McPherson — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:43:17 -0500

Go to the Recruiter that’s how

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2018 3:59 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:59:12 -0500

Visit a USMC Recruiter. Some countries are barred from enlistment, and there are citizenship requirements. Foreign languages are often needed. Here's an unofficial and an official link, but there are plenty more. Call or email the local Recruiter and they will screen you over the phone or net and go from there.

http://work.chron.com/join-us-marines-foreigner-19967.html

https://www.marines.com/

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Response by SPC Diana D. made Jan 2 at 2018 4:01 PM

SPC Diana D. — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:01:56 -0500

http://stories.avvo.com/rights/immigration/can-immigrants-serve-us-military-8-rules-non-citizen-service.html

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Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2018 4:04 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:04:14 -0500

http://www.marines.com

www.marines.com

Response by SGT Tony Clifford made Jan 2 at 2018 6:05 PM

SGT Tony Clifford — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:05:54 -0500

Typically as long as they're a legal resident of the United States, they can join any branch as an enlistedman. I'm not sure about officer corps but then again I wasn't an officer so take that with a grain of salt. I had many soldiers that got their naturalization fast tracked through military service. In fact 3 of my soldiers became US citizens during a deployment to Iraq. We had to take them to the embassy for the ceremony.

If your friend has his heart set on the marines, I would suggest talking to a marine recruiter. I know the Army will take them so long as they have a clean criminal record, meet the minimum ASVAB requirements, and are a legal resident of the US. Clearances are more difficult as I believe citizenship is required or at least makes it easier. Good luck to your friend.

Response by Cpl Christopher Allen-Shinn made Jan 2 at 2018 6:32 PM

Cpl Christopher Allen-Shinn — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:32:30 -0500

In addition to the previous comments already made, I’ll add a couple of things:

1. Citizens of friendly foreign nations who are (or are eligible to be) legal residents of the USA are generally welcome to enlist, provided that they meet all of the other requirements (like physical fitness, education, clean criminal history).

2. Non-citizens may not become commissioned officers, just as US citizens may not be commissioned into another nation’s military.

I went through boot camp with 3 guys from other countries. Good luck!

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2018 6:59 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 18:59:23 -0500

I’m from England and just enlisted in the army unless you speak multiple foreign languages you may be able to apply to the MAVNI program if not you need your green card then you can enlist but not all mos will be open to you and you won’t be able to get ts clearance for 5 years

Response by LCpl Michael Cappello made Jan 8 at 2018 3:04 PM

LCpl Michael Cappello — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 15:04:23 -0500

I am no longer familiar with current recruiting regs. Go see your local recruiter.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2018 12:13 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 12:13:15 -0500

551 card holders sign an open contract and can not ship for 365 days. People on visas van not join at all.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2018 8:16 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 08:16:02 -0400

I’m on a green card and just swore my oath, if you still need any help, drop me a line.