ds-230

[lovica_l 0]

hey guys what does this mean at the end of form ds 230 part 2

I understand that completion of this form by persons required by law to register with the Selective Service System (males 18 through 25 years of age)

constitutes such registration in accordance with the Military Selective Service Act.

???

[Hell0W0rld 10]

it means he will be registered with the selective service system, every male in the United States needs to do this. i guess just for in case we are in a big war and they need more people then they already have...

[lovica_l 0]

oh every man between 18 and 25 is in it ? in the united states?

[Hell0W0rld 10]

yes

[lovica_l 0]

thanks !

[Hell0W0rld 10]

some info about it

The Selective Service System serves at least two purposes. It is the means by which the United States administers military conscription. It entails registering all males between the ages of 18 to 25 with the system for the purpose of having information available about potential soldiers in the event of war. Registration for Selective Service is also required by certain U.S. departments, before one's application for employment may be considered.

Under current law, all male U.S. citizens are required to register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. In addition, foreign males between the ages of 18 and 26 living in the United States must register. This includes permanent residents (holders of Green Cards), refugees, asylees, dual citizens, and undocumented/illegal aliens. Foreign males in the United States as lawful non-immigrants (international students, visitors, diplomats, etc.) are not required to register. Failure to register as required is grounds for denying a petition for US citizenship. "Willful" failure or refusal to present oneself for registration is against the law.

source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Service_System

Edited April 23, 2009 by HelloWorld08

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Moved to US Embassy and Consulate forum as post is about the DS-230, which is handled at the consulate stage.