Joining the usmc as a foreigner...

Fireworxx · 06-23-2004, 08:49 AM

Hi there...
first of all please excuse my english...
I'm a German citizen and would like to join the usmc... is that somehow possible? I've been searching around for infos but i dont really find anything... if anyone has any infos, please answer...
thx!

ChrisF202 · 06-23-2004, 09:02 AM

I belive you would have to become a US citizen, although I have heard of illegal immigrants serving in the USMC in Iraq and getting an "honorary citizenship" if they are KIA.

Fireworxx · 06-23-2004, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisF202

I belive you would have to become a US citizen, although I have heard of illegal immigrants serving in the USMC in Iraq and getting an "honorary citizenship" if they are KIA.

mmh... the problem is becoming a american citizen... I cant really state "i want to become a american citizen because i want to join the marines" can I?

mhh... I cant even get into america without a very good reason.

bigross86 · 06-23-2004, 09:18 AM

Actually, look back into your families history, there might be a way to claim citizenship via that. Plus, you'd be surprised, but I think that telling them you want to become a citizen in order to become a Marine might actually work. You'd need to talk to the USMC though, and ask them about all this. You might become a citizen and not be accepted as a Marine, which would defeat the purpose. Go to the USMC website or try and contact them and ask them all your questions, they can give you better answers than I can

Fireworxx · 06-23-2004, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bigross86

Actually, look back into your families history, there might be a way to claim citizenship via that. Plus, you'd be surprised, but I think that telling them you want to become a citizen in order to become a Marine might actually work. You'd need to talk to the USMC though, and ask them about all this. You might become a citizen and not be accepted as a Marine, which would defeat the purpose. Go to the USMC website or try and contact them and ask them all your questions, they can give you better answers than I can

I'll have a try at that... I'll find some way or another

**Ironduke** · 06-23-2004, 17:03 PM

AFAIK, all you have to do is get your green card and pass the physical. Mexicans do it all the time, you just have to do the same things they do.

Fireworxx · 06-24-2004, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Irondüke

AFAIK, all you have to do is get your green card and pass the physical. Mexicans do it all the time, you just have to do the same things they do.

well... it isnt that easy getting a green card...

Fireworxx · 06-24-2004, 16:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Fireworxx

well... it isnt that easy getting a green card...

right.. i just had a nice coversation with the Public Affairs Public Correspondence Office in the embassy in berlin... its not possible to get a green card to go to the usmc... so thats solved then... cant get into america however hard i try it... rather annoying i have to admit...

**Ironduke** · 06-24-2004, 17:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fireworxx

right.. i just had a nice coversation with the Public Affairs Public Correspondence Office in the embassy in berlin... its not possible to get a green card to go to the usmc... so thats solved then... cant get into america however hard i try it... rather annoying i have to admit...

You can become a resident alien, then join the USMC. I don't think you can opt to join the military as a mercenary, you have to go through the steps to become a US citizen. I think the vast majority of non-citizens serving in the US military are in the process of becoming citizens.

specwarcat · 06-25-2004, 11:46 AM

Good day Fire,
I currently train Marines in certain MoS's and know a few active duty marines who are not yet United States citizens. I will see if I can find out any information on how they went about thier recruitment into the USMC. As was mentioned before most are of hispanic background that I know anyway but maybe they can provide some insight. Good luck with your struggle and Semper Fi!

Spec

Fireworxx · 06-25-2004, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by specwarcat

Good day Fire,
I currently train Marines in certain MoS's and know a few active duty marines who are not yet United States citizens. I will see if I can find out any information on how they went about thier recruitment into the USMC. As was mentioned before most are of hispanic background that I know anyway but maybe they can provide some insight. Good luck with your struggle and Semper Fi!

Spec

that would be great! Im searching myself but some extra help is much apreciated

AussieSoldier · 09-11-2004, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Fireworxx

mmh... the problem is becoming a american citizen... I cant really state "i want to become a american citizen because i want to join the marines" can I?

mhh... I cant even get into america without a very good reason.

Well an honorary citizenship aren't going to do him much good if he's ****en dead is it?

Confed999 · 09-11-2004, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AussieSoldier

Well an honorary citizenship aren't going to do him much good if he's ****en dead is it?

What?

Jay · 09-11-2004, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Confed999

What?

Some of the soldiers were awarded US citizenship posthumously (Iraq).

Confed999 · 09-11-2004, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay

Some of the soldiers were awarded US citizenship posthumously (Iraq).

The least they deserve, but I don't understand what that has to do with what he quoted.

06-23-2004, 08:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fireworxx Regular Join Date: 06-23-04 Location: Germany Posts: 25	Joining the usmc as a foreigner... Hi there... first of all please excuse my english... I'm a German citizen and would like to join the usmc... is that somehow possible? I've been searching around for infos but i dont really find anything... if anyone has any infos, please answer... thx!

06-23-2004, 09:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
bigross86 401 Ikvot Habarzel *Military Professional* Join Date: 08-07-03 Location: Ra'anana, Israel Posts: 3,148	Actually, look back into your families history, there might be a way to claim citizenship via that. Plus, you'd be surprised, but I think that telling them you want to become a citizen in order to become a Marine might actually work. You'd need to talk to the USMC though, and ask them about all this. You might become a citizen and not be accepted as a Marine, which would defeat the purpose. Go to the USMC website or try and contact them and ask them all your questions, they can give you better answers than I can __________________ You're a naughty girl, go to my room!

06-25-2004, 11:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
specwarcat New Member Join Date: 06-25-04 Posts: 3	I might be able to help Good day Fire, I currently train Marines in certain MoS's and know a few active duty marines who are not yet United States citizens. I will see if I can find out any information on how they went about thier recruitment into the USMC. As was mentioned before most are of hispanic background that I know anyway but maybe they can provide some insight. Good luck with your struggle and Semper Fi! Spec

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ChrisF202 *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-12-03 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 2,575 Country:	I belive you would have to become a US citizen, although I have heard of illegal immigrants serving in the USMC in Iraq and getting an "honorary citizenship" if they are KIA.

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Ironduke Burgomaster Join Date: 08-02-03 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 6,800 Country:	AFAIK, all you have to do is get your green card and pass the physical. Mexicans do it all the time, you just have to do the same things they do.

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