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adam_demamps_wingman t1_j7v08ni wrote

He banned Muslims entering the country. He separated children we are just now reuniting with their families. Obama had implemented a military employment plan that was tied to citizenship apparently. Trump tried to wash people out then deport them if I understood properly.

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ilielayinginmylair t1_j7uxg31 wrote

Many of these guys were permanent residents, green card holders, who hoped to get citizenship as one of the benefits of joining.

They got screwed.

They all deserve citizenship and their spouse & kids as well.

The US also screwed many interpreters, guides and other staff in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan. They deserve refuge status in the US at minimum.

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Bacon_Bitz t1_j7uxd2y wrote

No you do not! In the US as far as I know anyone can join (maybe not countries we have beef with?) but after you serve your required duty you can apply for citizenship. You should get it no problem. However, if you committed a crime before you're a citizen you can be deported.

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Sunshineinanchorage t1_j7uxc6i wrote

join the U.S. military, non-citizens must be living permanently and legally in the United States. Non-citizens must also have permission to work in the United States, possess an I-551 (Permanent Residence Card), have obtained a high school diploma and speak English.

Undocumented immigrants are generally barred from serving in the military, though occasionally (especially in times of military need) an undocumented person might be allowed to join the armed forces in spite of this rule.

If you are serving or have served in the U.S. armed forces and are interested in becoming a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for naturalization under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

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ThePreciseClimber t1_j7uwap8 wrote

If you go even further back, there was a bunch of people who thought kids watching TVs was rotting their brains and ruining their imagination.

But oh look, a bunch of those kids became creative movie-makers themselves later.

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