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AD asked in Politics & GovernmentMilitary · 1 decade ago

What is your opinion on the MAVNI program?

Recruiters were given word yesterday that the program is being restarted on October 18th (subject to change) to new applicants. Do you think it's a good program that should be done more often or do you think otherwise? All opinions are welcome.

*FYI for the people who don't know what it is, MAVNI stands for Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest. The way the program works is that it allows people who are here legally with a visa and been here for at least two years to enlist, normally you would need a Green Card or citizenship. They are required to have a language skill the Army is looking for and can enlist under any MOS that doesn't require a security clearance, it's also open to people who have critical medical skills the Army needs. No moral waivers are authorized and you must get at least a 50 on the ASVAB (a 10 if you speak one of three Middle Eastern dialects and enlist as an 09L). Assuming there are no issues with the USCIS, they can be Naturalized as early as when they graduate from basic training.

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  • Mrsjvb
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    well since we can;t get enough qualfied Citizens willing to join and serve their country, if somebody comes here legally and wishes to give back to the Nation that welcomed them, I say more power to 'em.

    at least they are Patriots.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I've met just a handful whom I know enlisted with the help of MAVNI. They are all very good motivated Soldiers, appreciative of what they have in the US. Biggest concern is the language barrier, with many of them having English as their second language but usually that hasn't been much of an issue.

  • HDH
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    What Mrs JVB said.

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