Is that possible to waive greencard requirement to serve in the US military?

[maximillianb 1]

Hi there, I currently have a pending asylum case and an interest to join the US military. Military is one of my dream jobs. Obviously, this job has specifics to it that keep me from signing up. I don't have a green card, but I have heard about people who waived that requirement. This requirement was waived by them even after the MAVNI program. This program is over now, and I know that, so I'm just asking if there are any other possibilities. Possibilities like serving temporarily. Possibility of starting to serve. Possibility of being in that military circle.

 

I would love to hear anything that might come up.

 

Thanks in advance!

[Boiler 45,519]

You have no status in the US.

[maximillianb 1]

Would it make a difference that I entered the US legally on a visa, and filed for asylum before that visa expired?

[Boiler 45,519]

No

 

Have you considered the French Foreign Legion.

[maximillianb 1]

The FFL doesn't make sense to me, because I want to eventually become a US citizen and serve this country.

[Boiler 45,519]

Pretty sure the US Armed Forces have age limits.

[Beth & Achraf 328]

12 hours ago, maximillianb said:

Hi there, I currently have a pending asylum case and an interest to join the US military. Military is one of my dream jobs. Obviously, this job has specifics to it that keep me from signing up. I don't have a green card, but I have heard about people who waived that requirement. This requirement was waived by them even after the MAVNI program. This program is over now, and I know that, so I'm just asking if there are any other possibilities. Possibilities like serving temporarily. Possibility of starting to serve. Possibility of being in that military circle.

 

I would love to hear anything that might come up.

 

Thanks in advance!

Just go to a recruiting station and speak to them. 

[Marieke H 2,508]

The requirements are pretty clear: https://www.usa.gov/military-requirements.

 

 

You need to be a citizen or have a green card. There are also age requirements. You can contact the listed recruiters for the different branches and ask about exceptions, but I don't think your current (lack of) status will allow you to join the military.

 

[JeanneAdil 6,505]

12 hours ago, maximillianb said:

Hi there, I currently have a pending asylum case and an interest to join the US military. Military is one of my dream jobs. Obviously, this job has specifics to it that keep me from signing up. I don't have a green card, but I have heard about people who waived that requirement. This requirement was waived by them even after the MAVNI program. This program is over now, and I know that, so I'm just asking if there are any other possibilities. Possibilities like serving temporarily. Possibility of starting to serve. Possibility of being in that military circle.

 

I would love to hear anything that might come up.

 

Thanks in advance!

MAVNI program is not over 

 

War on Terrorism is from September 11, 2011 to present

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i-chapter-3#:~:text=General%20Eligibility%20Requirements&text=To%20be%20eligible%20for%20the,Temporary%20Protected%20Status%20(TPS)%3B

 

There are other requirements 

Be between 18 and 35

Have a high school or GED or equivalent

 

Talk to a recruiter /that is your best info available

[SalishSea 17,829]

3 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

MAVNI program is not over 

 

War on Terrorism is from September 11, 2011 to present

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i-chapter-3#:~:text=General Eligibility Requirements&text=To be eligible for the,Temporary Protected Status (TPS)%3B

 

There are other requirements 

Be between 18 and 35

Have a high school or GED or equivalent

 

Talk to a recruiter /that is your best info available

The link in the post above yours states that US citizenship or LPR status is required.  It also lists the different age range requirements by branch of service.

Edited June 15, 2023 by SalishSea

[Boiler 45,519]

From memory it was chopped because of too many Chinese with shall we say security risks applied.

[JeanneAdil 6,505]

4 hours ago, SalishSea said:

The link in the post above yours states that US citizenship or LPR status is required.  It also lists the different age range requirements by branch of service.

it also says asylum or refugee and the military recuiter may be able to help his asylum case

and there are 2 many factors here that only the OP knows like

how old he is

how is his asylum case coming along

does he have a clear criminal record in his country and in USA since arrival

what is his education level

and the biggee

Has he registered for the draft

• Virtually all men living in the U.S., including non-citizens, are required to register with Selective Service at www.sss.gov when they turn 18 years old. This includes undocumented immigrants, legal permanent residents, those seeking asylum, and refugees. 

  

https://www.sss.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Immigration-Attorneys-Toolkit.pdf

 

[maximillianb 1]

53 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

it also says asylum or refugee and the military recuiter may be able to help his asylum case

I talked to my recruiter. He said he might be able to help me get through this. The process is really confusing.

 

The main point though is I researched every other factor besides green card. Green card is the only factor I'm not qualified by yet, and it won't matter until bootcamp. Right before starting bootcamp I'll be asked for the green card.

 

That's basically what's going on, and I'll update further. I think there are people like me who are interested to serve, so it might help them.

 

53 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

Virtually all men living in the U.S., including non-citizens, are required to register with Selective Service at www.sss.gov when they turn 18 years old. This includes undocumented immigrants, legal permanent residents, those seeking asylum, and refugees. 

Literally never heard of this, thanks for the enlightenment.

Edited June 16, 2023 by maximillianb
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