We allow non-citizens to join our military. It used to be an incentive for undocumented illegals to gain citizenship. It was a win-win for our military who struggled to fill grunt level roles. In previous generations it helped to add thousands of Filipinos and other nationalities to our ranks.
Keep in mind, these undocumented illegals are not filling roles with top secret access but rather are cannon fodder on the front lines of Afghanistan and Iraq for the past 20 years. This rule now means that if one of these soldiers gains citizenship after the birth of the child, the child doesn't get citizenship retroactively. Honestly, I can't imagine a more honorable way to earning citizenship than putting one's life on the line for the country. This Administration continues to look for any way possible, including those that clearly benefit the USA, to bend over immigrants.
I also wonder how this effects natual born soldier/citizen that marries overseas and has a child with said partner.
Keep in mind, these individuals are still being forced to pay US taxes.
Last edited: Aug 29, 2019