Selective service and residency

[Dr.twelve]

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Hello guys,
I recently matched into residency with an affiliated VA program. While doing the onboarding, I saw that you are required to be registered with selective service system. However I have not ever registered with Sss as I grew up outside of the US since i was 14 years old. This is actually the first time I have heard about this. Am I screwed? What are my options now? If anybody has any experience regarding this, I would love to hear from you.

 

[DrMetal]

Hello guys,
I recently matched into residency with an affiliated VA program. While doing the onboarding, I saw that you are required to be registered with selective service system. However I have not ever registered with Sss as I grew up outside of the US since i was 14 years old. This is actually the first time I have heard about this. Am I screwed? What are my options now? If anybody has any experience regarding this, I would love to hear from you.

No, you're not screwed.

All able body males are required to register, in case there's a draft.

The likelihood of a draft is very slim. You're more likely to be struck by lightning.

 

[LucidSplash]

There was just a related thread on this subject. Selective Service Registration and Denial in residency

 

[splogon]

The likelihood of a draft is very slim. You're more likely to be struck by lightning.

Lawmakers move to automate Selective Service registration for all men

All men ages 18 to 26 would be automatically enrolled in the Selective Service System under a plan approved by a House committee Wednesday night.

www.militarytimes.com

 

[Sushirolls]

I believe you can still register. Just go to the local post office. They likely have a form.

 

[dpmd]

I believe you can still register. Just go to the local post office. They likely have a form.

Have to be under age 26

 

[comp1]

You don't have to go to the Post Office. I'm not even sure if it's still there. Registration is online (heck, it was for me in 1999): Register | Selective Service System