DREAM Act, more like the NIGHTMARE Act

TLAM Strike · 09-21-10, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ETR3(SS)

I would just like to point out the fact that non-US citizens have joined the US military in the past and worked towards their citizenship while enlisted. Being a natural born US citizen I'm a little sketchy on the details, they could be from US Territories.

They can be from any country not just US Territories.

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Qualifications
A member of the U.S. Armed Forces must meet certain requirements and qualifications to become a citizen of the United States. This includes demonstrating:

Good moral character
Knowledge of the English language;
Knowledge of U.S. government and history (civics);
and Attachment to the United States by taking an Oath of Allegiance to the U.S. Constitution.

Qualified members of the U.S. Armed Forces are exempt from other naturalization requirements, including residency and physical presence in the United States.
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Service in Wartime
All immigrants who have served honorably on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or as a member of the Selected Ready Reserve on or after September 11, 2001 are eligible to file for immediate citizenship under the special wartime provisions in Section 329 of the INA. This section also covers veterans of designated past wars and conflicts.

Service in Peacetime
Section 328 of the INA applies to all members of the U.S. Armed Forces or those already discharged from service. An individual may qualify for naturalization if he or she has:

Served honorably for at least one year.
Obtained lawful permanent resident status.
an application while still in the service or within six months of separation.

from: http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/immigr...ilcitizens.htm