Canadian wishing to serve the US Army...

but you'll swear an oath to a stripey flag?

Or the constitution. a 200 years old outdated document

Hehehe that's even worse than to swear oath on a person IMO

Outdated? Nope, it's still a highly applicable document that defines the freedoms and guidelines for the government that Americans live with. Additionally, the Queen's role in Canada is long outdated.

For being an old document, it's the basis for many constitutions and charters world wide. Canada's own Charter is based off of it. Strange, ours was created in the 1980s.

Nobody care about the queens except people like you who don't understand that she's not doing anything anymore in Canada.

And the Constitution is one of the oldest worldwide and doesn't reflect anymore the needs of today. It is also not the basis for constitutions and charter around the world, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is.

How are you going to prove to the people on this forum that I don't understand the Queen's capacity among Commonwealth nations? Then again you're only passing judgment from an ignorant assumption. Do you want me to start assuming nonsense about you?

The US Constitution highly reflects the needs of today. This is why you see countries all over the world base their Constitutions on it. This is why you see the USSC refer to it time after time to guide the country from a judiciary standpoint.

The UDHR is not backed by any force if needed. The UN GA states it is merely an advisory document that shares their view. Interestingly enough the document places the United Nations hypocritically above its own law. For such a Universal Declaration, it's strange that it fails to represent the interest of all cultures and societies.

Listen. I didn't sign up here to defend myself from people attacking me or what I want to do. I also didn't sign up for a discussion on political science or global events either. I asked for help and so far, the help has been little.

i think you're going to adjust to the states just fine-you actually sound more american than most americans

i also find it truley bizarre how everyone here who is pounding you is an expat living outside of canada.

anyways, you have your tech degree or whatever it is, you're on the list for TN elegibility, have you looked for a job?

keep in mind also that enlistment requirements for us military require you to be under 32 yo (i think) but you have undoubtedly looked at the website i referenced in my previous post so you should know more.

i actually looked into this when i was living in michigan a few years ago.

Actually there are quite a few opportunities in the Canadian Military (Regular and Reserve). However, to speed up the "Green Card" you could always go to university and qualify in one of the areas which allows free movement (Engineering is one) under the Free Trade Act get some experience and go. This would also allow you to qualify in something which might offer better opportunities in the US (or Canadian) forces rather than as an infantryman.

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Its my understanding you cant apply for a green card when under a TN visa. Can anyone back me up?

Well, I am glad to be Canadian and I wouldn't want to be called an American for any money. As I have travelled (and frequently with American friends) I was always well recieved by locals when they found out I was Canadian. (My Amercian friends much more often recieved the cold shoulder.) It is up to you. I trust this isn't a whim and that you have thought hard about the consequences of such a choice.

Its my understanding you cant apply for a green card when under a TN visa. Can anyone back me up?

Only if the company you are working for under the TN decides to sponsor you for a green card, or if you marry a US citizen and they sponsor you based on marriage.

TN visa in and of itself is not "dual intent" ie: is not directly eligible for adjustment of status to permanent resident (green card).

What you need to do is go to the nearest US recruiting office first of all. They have a requirement that you're in the US for a substantial amount of time before you can apply, I think it's 183 days, but it might be 90, I forget. You've got to have a US address, that much I remember. If you go in on a TN-1 you *might* qualify, but check with them. Their website seems pretty comprehensive, www.goarmy.com

I always wanted to do this when I was younger, but there wasn't a war on at the time so they weren't as desperate for recruits. But I used to meet people who had joined during the Vietnam war from Germany and places like that.

I served in the British Army, we were always scrounging stuff from the Americans. People don't realise just how huge the US armed forces are. The US Marine Corps has more men, more ships and more aircraft than the entire British armed forces. The CF is very small even compared to the British forces, so like you say there just isn't much opportunity in the CF. I can't remember the exact figures now, but it was something like the US had nearly 2 million people in their forces, Britain had about 375,000, and Canada had roughly 60,000. And that was during the Cold War.

Patriotism doesn't last long when you're sat eating rotten rations that are two years past their use by date, under a poncho in the rain with a tattered uniform and wearing boots that were bought based on how cheap they are. Especially when there is a USMC detachment up the road with their PX and air-conditioning.

I served in all 3 branches of the Canadian Armed Forces, last as an Airbourne Electronics Sensor operator (AES op) in the CP 140 Aurora (P3C) Yes Canada has a small military, around 60,000 (think New York has approx 40,000 police officers,lol) But were a well trained bunch. Lot of the tech trades actually get their training completed at local colleges/universities, thus when they get out,they have paperwork (journey papers, etc) that civilian employers want!. And I can almost guarantee one will get better treatment in the Cdn Armed forces than ur USA counterpart (no I'm not slagging them, highly respect their soldiers)! Hope it works out for ya and you have a great career.

i am currently attending university in the us right now, i would like to join the air force but am not sure i'm able to. i am working on my commercial pilots license and getting my degree in aeronautical sciences.

am i eligible?