anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
Dec 7th 2006, 9:05 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
from the s.service website.....
If you are a man ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., then you must register with Selective Service. It’s the law.
If you are a man ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., then you must register with Selective Service. It’s the law.
Dec 7th 2006, 9:06 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
Originally Posted by TruBrit
nope, once you get your ss number you have to inform selective service and then take it from there....it's down to you to do it nobody contacts you, lots of people have fallen into that trap and it's cost them 
Dec 7th 2006, 9:06 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
Originally Posted by Ray
Even illegals are supposed to sign up ................
Dec 7th 2006, 9:07 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
Originally Posted by aragorngw
Then I will just keep quiet... LOL
exactly
Dec 7th 2006, 9:12 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
Originally Posted by TruBrit
from the s.service website.....
If you are a man ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., then you must register with Selective Service. It’s the law.
If you are a man ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., then you must register with Selective Service. It’s the law.
Dec 7th 2006, 9:26 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
I knew as a GC holder you could be called for military service.
Dec 7th 2006, 9:28 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
Originally Posted by TruBrit
a male has to sign up for selective service when they get their green card, my son did, and it's a violation i think they call it if you don't.... i presume that's what the op is referring to.
i've heard of males being fined quite heavily for not signing up
i've heard of males being fined quite heavily for not signing up
Dec 7th 2006, 9:29 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
Originally Posted by aragorngw
Hmm, let's just say nobody pointed to a piece of paper and said "Sign here for selective service" and I don't know how to check. So I answered "No". I thought lying, even unintentionally, might be a bad thing.
Dec 7th 2006, 9:30 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
Originally Posted by TruBrit
nope, once you get your ss number you have to inform selective service and then take it from there....it's down to you to do it nobody contacts you, lots of people have fallen into that trap and it's cost them
Dec 7th 2006, 9:45 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
Originally Posted by Bob
depends on your status, if your on a temp visa like an H1B, you don't have to sign up, nor on a student visa I think.
Dec 7th 2006, 9:53 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
Hi there, I'm new here.
This is an interesting thread. Being a USC born and bred I do find it strange that US citizenship is taken so lightly by some. It is a priviledge many in the world would sacrifice much for.
This is an interesting thread. Being a USC born and bred I do find it strange that US citizenship is taken so lightly by some. It is a priviledge many in the world would sacrifice much for.
Dec 7th 2006, 9:57 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
Originally Posted by Hank76
This is an interesting thread. Being a USC born and bred I do find it strange that US citizenship is taken so lightly by some. It is a priviledge many in the world would sacrifice much for.
Dec 7th 2006, 9:57 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
Originally Posted by Hank76
Hi there, I'm new here.
This is an interesting thread. Being a USC born and bred I do find it strange that US citizenship is taken so lightly by some. It is a priviledge many in the world would sacrifice much for.
This is an interesting thread. Being a USC born and bred I do find it strange that US citizenship is taken so lightly by some. It is a priviledge many in the world would sacrifice much for.
btw i've got a green card up for grabs with 9 yrs left on it if you know anyone that's interested
Dec 7th 2006, 10:04 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
Originally Posted by TruBrit
hi hank and welcome
btw i've got a green card up for grabs with 9 yrs left on it if you know anyone that's interested
btw i've got a green card up for grabs with 9 yrs left on it if you know anyone that's interested
I thought it was difficult to get a work visa here in the US.
Dec 7th 2006, 10:07 pm
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Re: anyone regretted becoming a us citizen
Originally Posted by aragorngw
Then I will just keep quiet... LOL
What is the penalty for not registering?
If you do not register, you could be prosecuted and fined up to $250,000 and/or be put in jail for up to five years. Registration is also a requirement to qualify for Federal student aid, job training benefits, and most Federal employment.