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Document Checklist for Parole in Place Package

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

DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

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:

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

Evidence of Military Service Accepted by USCIS:

  • Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214)
  • National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB Form 22) 
  • other official service or discharge document


Submit Form I-131 to:

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

USCIS
Attn: HP IMMVI
P.O. Box 660865
Dallas, TX 75266-0865

For FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: HP IMMVI (Box 660865)
2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067-8003

For additional information, see the IMMVETS Resource Center.