“I can’t believe ‘deported veterans’ is an actual phrase”

Indeed, deportations of veterans, which began decades ago, are often a shock to many who assume that joining the military has always been an automatic guarantee of citizenship.

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It isn’t, although previous administrations have taken steps to make it easier for foreign-born soldiers to be naturalized. Under President Trump, new regulations extend the waiting period for military green-card holders to become naturalized citizens.

The Army also has stopped enlisting some immigrants who are legal permanent residents while mandating lengthy delays for others.

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