{"id":3016,"date":"2023-03-22T08:35:53","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T07:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.armypencil.com\/?p=3016"},"modified":"2023-03-22T08:35:53","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T07:35:53","slug":"can-i-join-the-us-army-as-a-canadian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.armypencil.com\/can-i-join-the-us-army-as-a-canadian\/","title":{"rendered":"Can i join the us army as a canadian?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a Canadian, you are not able to join the United States Army. However, you may be able to join the United States Army Reserve or the National Guard.<\/p>\n

No, you cannot join the U.S. Army as a Canadian.<\/p>\n

Can a Canadian join the U.S. Marines? <\/h2>\n

If you’re foreign-born and want to enlist in the US Marine Corps, you’ll first need to enter the country legally and obtain resident alien status. You can then visit a recruiter to see if you qualify for enlistment. The Marine Corps only accepts those who do well on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, so be sure to study thoroughly prior to taking it.<\/p>\n

If you want to join the military, you must become a permanent US resident, also known as a green-card holder. In the past, enlisting with a green card has been a fast track to full citizenship, but as of February 2018, the rules are in flux.<\/p>\n

Is it easy for a Canadian to become a U.S. citizen <\/h3>\n