Meet Shilpa Chaudhary, a Green Card holder originally from Delhi, who is currently serving in the US Army

Meet Shilpa Chaudhary, a Green Card holder originally from Delhi, who is currently serving in the US Army as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) specialist! 🇺🇸🇮🇳

Shilpa has been sharing her unique experience on social media, making the case that joining the US military is the best way for immigrants to fast-track their journey to US citizenship.

🎖️ The Expedited Path to Citizenship
Faster Naturalization: US law offers non-citizen service members an expedited path to citizenship. Under the peacetime provision, a Green Card holder can apply for citizenship after one year of honorable service, waiving the usual long residency requirements.

Wartime/Hostilities Provision: Service during designated conflicts (like the War on Terrorism) allows a foreign-born service member to apply immediately for citizenship, often without a Green Card, provided they were lawfully present in the US at the time of enlistment.

Benefits: Shilpa highlights military benefits like competitive pay, allowances, and the GI Bill for education.

Shilpa's story reflects how service and sacrifice can open the door to inclusion and the American Dream for those who qualify.

What are your thoughts on military service as a pathway to citizenship?

(By our staff reporter) New York
Picture courtesy: India Today
Disclaimer: AI helped write this article