Selective Service

[Pepe Galleta1 0]

Hi Guys,

Here I am again, reviewing info for USCIS and...asking for help

Here is my story, I am from 1975 and I came to the US as an exchange visitor en 1999 (I was 24 at the time) with a J-1 Visa. I've stayed the time that I was authorized to stay, then I went back to my country. I was never aware of this Selective Service thing..

Fast forward to today, I have my 10-yr GC and I am looking for data to apply for citizenship but...it is asking for that Selective Service requirement.

my problem:

- I was NEVER aware that there was a requirement for filling that...Is this going to impact my application? Can I get my application denied because of that?

- what's the problem of that? what "reason" can be given for not registering?

- who / what / which organization am I supposed to contact?

It does not make a lot of sense, as anyone that came to the US between 19-26 and did not register (unless became illegal resident) should be in trouble (????)

any help is appreciated!!

/PepeG

[Okalian 41]

This requirement applies only to GC holders/ US citizens between the age mentioned. Non-immigrants are exempt.

Check this link for more info

http://www.sss.gov/when.htm

No worries. You're in a good shape as far as fulfilling this requirement.

They registered me by mistake even before getting my GC.

Edited March 22, 2011 by Okalian

[Ryan H 3,795]

Check the website of the Selective Service System.

You may not have been legally required to register. This who is required to register link may help you find pertinent information.

[Haarp425 26]

There is an FAQ who needs to register for SSS which includes illegal aliens.

http://www.sss.gov/FSwho.htm

NON-CITIZENS

Some non-citizens are required to register. Others are not. Noncitizens who are not required to register with Selective Service include men who are in the U.S. on student or visitor visas, and men who are part of a diplomatic or trade mission and their families. Almost all other male noncitizens are required to register, including illegal aliens, legal permanent residents, and refugees. The general rule is that if a male noncitizen takes up residency in the U.S. before his 26th birthday, he must register with Selective Service. For a more detailed list of which non-citizens must register, see Who Must Register - Chart .

I will base my interpretation of the illegal alien as follows: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a097136d2035f010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=b328194d3e88d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD

An alien in and admitted to the United States subject to any grounds of removal specified in the Immigration and Nationality Act. This includes any alien illegally in the United States, regardless of whether the alien entered the country by fraud or misrepresentation or entered legally but subsequently violated the terms of his or her nonimmigrant classification or status.

Things to think about.

What happens to a 25 years old non-immigrant male who violated the terms of his non-immigrant classification or status and only applied for AOS during his 26 years of age but did NOT register for SSS before reaching 26 years of age?

[NickD 202]

In the 30 odd year of selective service, was never used, was kind of an afterthought after our military was made all voluntary. Even Bush wouldn't consider reestablishing the draft, he would have been crucified if he did. Enlistments went way down. But instead hired way overpaid mercenaries to do his dirty work. And they had a strong advantage over our enlisted, didn't have to dress up like targets nor follow the rules of engagement. I got this first hand from my army neighbor captain that had to serve two tours in Iraq. Of course there was a lot of resentment against this, but would never hear about it on the news.

But yet the USCIS makes a big deal out of this, doesn't make any sense, having to register to a service that has never been used and more than likely will never will be, would be a mass riot in this country if they did use it, just like in the 60's. To be drafted into a non-declared war and also to be greatly restricted in what you can and cannot do.

But that is the way the USCIS is, making much ado about the most insignificant things, like wanting to see a joint utility bill when you already showed four years of joint income tax, adding my wife to my home deed, and having a bunch of joint insurance, etc. Or this latest deal, did you pay your traffic violation fines?

We had the draft for a short period of time for the Civil war, then for WW I, that was pure manslaughter of our troops, hundreds of thousands were sauglthered being very ill equipped and way under trained. Practically the same with WW II, takes a long time to properly train troops. But with all our volunteer military today, we are far more prepared then ever before, perhaps a bit more prepared than we have to be. With only 5% of the worlds population, we have over 46% of the total worlds weapons, most of even mass destruction. If we had a nuclear war, would be over as would the earth we live on even before they could call the first person with selective service. But all this doesn't make any difference to the USCIS.

When my wife and stepdaughter first received their green cards, opened the letter and were jumping up and down all over the place. I looked inside and found a brochure that was on the inside, saying if they were males between 18 and 26 had to register for selective service. Would think you were also warned. But looks like you didn't have to register, such a small thing, takes two minutes on the internet.

[Pepe Galleta1 0]

Thanks everybody for the replies. I did not need it! I have my form ready. Now I need to do research on the test. I'll send it next week..

Thanks!!

/PepeG