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  • Defense Dept. Announces New Policies for Foreigners Entering U.S. Military

    10/13/2017 7:09:48 PM PDT · by Liberty7732 · 14 replies
    The Department of Defense announced new policies on Friday for foreigners who plan to enter the United States military. The department's chief of accessions Stephanie Miller made the announcement, which concerns the Military Accessions Vital to National Interest (MAVNI) and green card holders. The new change puts increased security screenings on applicants who desire to eventually obtain American citizenship. Miller said that the Department of Defense had to change the policy because some service members were receiving citizenship before they passed their security clearance. Some in the service currently who have received their characterization of service have now had theirs...
  • Pentagon makes major changes to immigrant recruitment program

    10/13/2017 7:07:27 PM PDT · by markomalley · 1 replies
    The Hill ^ | 10/13/17 | Ellen Mitchell
    The Pentagon on Friday announced that foreign-born troops seeking U.S. citizenship under a recently scrutinized military recruitment program must undergo new security screenings and complete longer enlistments. The changes came about after security concerns were raised related to the Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI) pilot program, a way for legal noncitizens to join the military in exchange for expedited citizenship. “While the Department recognizes the value of expedited U.S. citizenship achieved through military service, it is in the national interest to ensure all current and prospective service members complete security and suitability screening prior to naturalization,” Pentagon...