U.S. Army Stops Discharging Immigrant Recruits Seeking Citizenship
In recent weeks, dozens of military recruits had their enlistment contracts canceled. They had joined the military as part of a program to recruit foreign nationals with critically needed skills.
by Bill Chappell
Aug 09, 2018
2 minutes
The U.S. Army has halted the process of discharging immigrants who enlisted under a program designed to recruit people with critically needed skills.
Reports emerged in July that the Pentagon had canceled the enlistment contracts of dozens of these recruits.
"Effective immediately, you
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days