<p>Hello my name is andres and im from mexico, my dream of always was join to the air force academy, so im thinking to study my last year of high school in seattle ( because i have family there) so it will be easy live there with some of family help .( they are my uncle and aunt) and that year will helps me to learn more english to can be a good english speaker.
So my dream is can join to the Air Force of USA, but i really want study some carrer to be a officer in the air force, i was reading some documents in the army webside and i saw some about if you want to be in the army they will help you to get the green card more faster, because you have "A Job" but you know you will need work about 12 years in the army , thats okay with me im really want to work there but i want to study something first, so my question is, what can ido?, do i study a carrer here in the us with a student visa and after that try to get a job in the air force? is that easy?, or should i enlist first and they will help me to get the card?, im just want to study and be shure to get that work after my carrer, im 17 years old right now, i dont have problems with the law or something like that, im in a good physical condition and everythings its okay!</p>
<p>You have to be a U.S. citizen to go to the Air Force Academy. Your only option for joining the military as a non-citizen is to enlist. The military will not help you with the immigration process. You must have an I-551 (Permanent Residence Card) to enlist- a student visa’s not going to cut it. Another thing to consider; non-citizens can’t be granted security clearances so your choice of jobs in the military would be limited. You’re also going to need good English proficiency in order to take the ASVAB. If you obtain citizenship, you may be able to become an officer, depending on the circumstances.</p>
<p>I forgot to mention that you can work on a college degree while you’re enlisted. This will also give you opportunities for financial aid. </p>