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Congressional Research Service R48163

Foreign Nationals in the U.S. Armed Forces: Immigration Issues

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Identifier
R48163
Version
5
Product type
Reports
Status
Active
Published
May 13, 2026
Source updated
Aug 26, 2026, 10:23 am UTC

Authors: Holly Straut

Source topics: Immigration Enforcement & Removal, Permanent Immigration, Military Personnel, Compensation & Health Care

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