An immigrant’s military service could be a path to legal U.S. residency, if Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., gets his way.

Undocumented immigrants would also be allowed to enlist, with legal permanent residency a reward for completing honorable service, under Denham’s proposal. Like dozens of other House members, he hopes his idea can hitch a ride this week on a huge, must-pass defense bill.

“If they want to put their lives on the line to demonstrate their patriotism, we should welcome that with open arms,” Denham said Wednesday.

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