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:

• Completed Form 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.