{"id":3399,"date":"2023-03-26T07:29:14","date_gmt":"2023-03-26T06:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.armypencil.com\/?p=3399"},"modified":"2023-03-26T07:29:14","modified_gmt":"2023-03-26T06:29:14","slug":"can-an-overstayed-us-visa-holder-apply-for-us-army","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.armypencil.com\/can-an-overstayed-us-visa-holder-apply-for-us-army\/","title":{"rendered":"Can an overstayed us visa holder apply for us army?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many questions that potential recruits to the United States Army have about the enlistment process. One such question is whether or not an individual who has overstayed their US visa can enlist in the Army. The answer to this question is complicated and depends on a number of factors.<\/p>\n

No, an overstayed US visa holder cannot apply for the US Army.<\/p>\n

Can my US visa overstay be forgiven? <\/h2>\n

If you are a visa holder and you remain in the United States past the “admit until date” listed on your Form I-94 (also called the “Arrival\/Departure Record”), you are overstaying your visa. If this happens, you can get visa overstay forgiveness by applying for a waiver.<\/p>\n

You do not have to be a US citizen to enlist in the military, but you may have fewer options. If you are not a US citizen, you must:<\/p>\n