# Military Parole in Place

Parole in place for the family members of active duty or former military service members

# Document Checklist for Parole in Place Package

## ****PAROLE-IN-PLACE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS****

### ****DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST****

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">The package submitted to USCIS as an application for Parole-in-Place for the Family Member of a Military Service Member (PIP) should include the following documents:</span>

- ****Completed****[ <u>****Form I-131****</u>](https://www.uscis.gov/i-131)<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;">, Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records (No filing fee) </span>
- - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Check the appropriate box under Item 8.A. in Part 1</span>
- ****Completed****<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>[<u>****Form I-134****</u>](https://www.uscis.gov/i-134)<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">, Affidavit of Support (from Service Member)</span>
- - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Last US Federal Income Tax Return filed by sponsor</span>
    - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Statement from employer on business letterhead confirming salary</span>
    - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Other documentation of sufficient income or financial resources</span>
- ****Completed**** [<u>****Form G-28****</u>](https://www.uscis.gov/g-28)<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">, Entry of Appearance of Attorney of Record</span>
- ****Evidence of the family relationship****
- - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Marriage certificate;</span>
    - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Documentation of termination of previous marriage;</span>
    - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Son’s or daughter’s birth certificate;</span>
    - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Current or former service member’s birth certificate with parent’s name; or</span>
    - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Proof of enrollment in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS);</span>
- ****Evidence of current or former membership in the U.S. armed forces****<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;"></span>
- - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;">photocopy of the front and back of the service member’s military identification card or </span>
    - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">DD Form 214;</span>
- ****Evidence the current or former service member supports the application for PIP****
- - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">A letter from the service member asking USCIS to grant their parent PIP</span>
- ****Two identical, color passport-style photographs of applicant****<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;"></span>
- ****Evidence of any additional favorable discretionary factors****
- - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Copies of tax returns filed by the Applicant</span>
    - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;">Letters of support or recommendation </span>
    - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Proof of employment</span>
    - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Evidence of applicant’s family ties in the US</span>
    - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Evidence of any business ties in the US</span>
    - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;">Evidence of any medical conditions </span>
    - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Family photographs</span>
    - <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Any other evidence of good moral character or favorable</span>

### ****Evidence of Military Service Accepted by USCIS:****

- <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214)</span>
- <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;">National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB Form 22) </span>
- <span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">other official service or discharge document</span>

### ****Submit Form I-131 to:****

##### ****For U.S. Postal Service (USPS):****

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">USCIS</span>  
<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Attn: HP IMMVI</span>  
<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">P.O. Box 660865</span>  
<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Dallas, TX 75266-0865</span>

##### ****For FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:****

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">USCIS</span>  
<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Attn: HP IMMVI (Box 660865)</span>  
<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business</span>  
<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Suite 400</span>  
<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Lewisville, TX 75067-8003</span>

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;">For additional information, see the </span>[<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">IMMVETS Resource Center</span>](https://www.dhs.gov/immvets)<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">.</span>

# What is Parole in Place?

## ****What is Parole in Place?**** 

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;">Parole in place allows a foreign national who came into the United States without authorization by an immigration officer to stay for a certain period of time. Parole in place is granted on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Parole is considered a lawful immigration status for purposes of certain immigration benefits, such as a Green Card. Parole, however, does not excuse any periods of unlawful presence outside of the parole period. </span>

### ****Why would I need parole in place?**** 

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;">If you are in the United States without authorization by an immigration officer, you may be ineligible for several immigration benefits. If your request for parole in place is approved, you: </span>

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;">• Do not accrue unlawful presence during the period specified; </span>

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;">• May apply for a work permit for the specified period (see Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization); and </span>

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">• May be able to apply for an immigration benefit that requires a lawful entry, including a Green Card, if you are eligible. Note that parole by itself does not lead to any immigration status or other immigration benefit.</span>

#### ****Am I eligible for parole in place?You may be eligible for parole in place in one-year increments if you are the spouse, widow(er), parent, son, or daughter of:**** 

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;">• An active-duty member of the U.S. armed forces; </span>

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;">• An individual in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve; or </span>

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">• A military veteran (whether living or deceased, as long as he or she was not dishonorably discharged) who served in active duty or in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve</span>

### ****How do I request parole in place?**** 

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;">• You will need to complete Form I-131,Application for Travel Document, and submit it (without fee) to your local USCIS office. </span>

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);white-space:pre-wrap;">• You will also need to provide copies of documents that show you are eligible for parole in place (do not submit originals). This includes evidence of the family relationship, and proof that your relative is or was an active-duty member of the U.S. armed forces or in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve. </span>

<span style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">• For complete details on how to request parole in place, please visit www.uscis.gov/military/discretionary-options.</span>