In the United States there is what is called Selective Service System, a government program whose objective is to prepare people in military matters for any eventuality of war.
Since the year 1973, This program is no longer mandatory for Americans, however, for migrants it is a requirement with which they can obtain a Green Card.
The Selective Service System is aimed at foreign men aged between 18 and 26 years.
Who applies for Selective Service?
- US citizens (US born, dual nationals, and naturalized)
- US citizens living outside the country
- Legal permanent residents and undocumented immigrants
- Refugees and asylum seekers
- Transgender people who were assigned male at birth
- People with disabilities
How to Register?
Those interested should download the form, Print it and fill it out with all the requested information, then send it by mail to the specified address.
People can also communicate through the telephone line 888-655-1825If you only speak Spanish, you can select option 2 to receive all information in that language.
Another way to communicate is through the email: [email protected] where they can clarify any doubts that may arise.
Consequences of not doing Selective Service
Other problems that may arise are:
Deprivation of receiving financial aid to pay for studies.
Obstacles to receiving training in case of obtaining a government employment or the Mail Service.
It is worth mentioning that failure to comply with Selective Service is considered a federal crime, which puts the person at risk of receiving a fine or a prison sentence.
On the other hand, the U.S. government It is capable of making demands on its citizens in the event of a war, so the voluntary nature of this program can become mandatory.
With information from Marca USA
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2024-08-08 19:22:57