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The U.S. military will begin recruiting immigrants with special skills who are in the United States on temporary visas, offering a chance to become citizens in as little as six months, The New York Times reported. A report on the newspaper's website on Saturday said it would be the first time since the Vietnam War that the armed forces would be open to temporary immigrants, provided they have lived in the United States for at least two years. Immigrants with permanent resident status, or "green cards," are eligible to enlist in the U.S. military.

If they can communicate and prove their loyalty to the U.S. then why not? They will be enlisted personnel and they will be required to have a specialized skill that the military needs. This will not be an open gate to illegal aliens as the skills that are needed do require some college and a current visa status. Would you be able to serve with a temporary immigrant trying to get citizenship?

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posted at 15:09:47 on 02/16/09 - Category: Army

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fellipe wrote:

hi my name is fellipe I'm 22 from brazil my dream it's to be a marine but sadly won't happen because I'm an illegal alien wich people like me who wants the best for the nation should have a chance.
I've known people who don't deserve to be here becoming citzens I wish the nation was more fair for those who loves the nation back.
Posted on 02/18/09 13:56:38

Razmik Avasapyan wrote:

Hi my name is Razmik Avasapyan, i am 46 years old. I live in california and i am married and have 2 children. Since the year 2000 i have lived here. I would like to join the Army because i have had experience before when i was younger. For 27 months i was in war with iraq i was born in iran. My wish is to be accepted to be a part of what may be history in the future thank u very much.
Posted on 02/19/09 00:21:56

Army Guy wrote:

I don't see why not? We have been doing this sort of thing since the civil war. Remember the Irish immigrants?
Posted on 02/22/09 12:33:48

rosy wrote:

what about ladies..I have a Teacher's diploma in my country..I speak three languages and I have a visa
Posted on 03/02/09 20:00:53

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