just wondering...

[ateneaalexander 10]

so here i am still trying to put the AOS forms together and me and my husband were thinking about me joining the the military active duty.

My question is can i join once we send AOS? or untill i get my Greencard? or i cant join at all?

[MIBEN 83]

You can go see a recruiter anytime, if you have your green card in hand and have a GED/high school diploma you can join. Once on active duty you can apply for citizenship as well. Best bet is to go see a recruiter once you get your green card in this case your spouse has to do the AOS before they will even process for a green card.

Good luck,

[Richie Rich 70]

so here i am still trying to put the AOS forms together and me and my husband were thinking about me joining the the military active duty.

My question is can i join once we send AOS? or untill i get my Greencard? or i cant join at all?

You have to be a US LEGAL RESIDENT to join the Military . So that means that you first have to apply for AOS so you can get your immigration status as a legal resident when you get your green card . Also you may wish to check with the military recruiter since after you get your AOS done --it is only a Conditional green card for 2 years which you have to apply to remove the conditions . The Military is now very careful with the screening of foreign applicants especially after 9/11 who wishes to join the military .

[Pooh Pee 1]

Do you homework about the military. Recruiters are not the most straight forward people. They might tell you anything to join. They might lead you to believe what you want to believe. If you decide to definitely join, then get your green card, study for the test and take your time to select job with the military. But be aware that you might be sent to war or somewhere away from your husband for a long period of time, maybe a year or more. Many marriages do not last these times, especially new ones.

The military will help you get your citizenship faster. Oh, one more thing. The military enlistment contract is for the minimum of 8 years. Do not let the recruiter tell you something else. I am not against the military. You can have great experiences and knowledge as well as many benefits with the military. I was with the Army.

Good luck.

[Jojo92122 1,924]

so here i am still trying to put the AOS forms together and me and my husband were thinking about me joining the the military active duty.

My question is can i join once we send AOS? or untill i get my Greencard? or i cant join at all?

You cannot join until you have your green card. You must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident (green card holder) to join the military.

Filing an AOS is not enough because it could be denied.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

The fastest way to become a U.S. citizen is to join the military and get killed quickly. This way they'll make you a U.S. citizen post mortum almost instantly. Hey, another reason to ask for deployment into a war zone as soon as possible.

Edited October 13, 2011 by Brother Hesekiel