There is a way for immigrant family members to benefit if someone in their family serves in the United States Military.
Parole in Place
Family members of active duty military or veterans, including spouses, parents, and adult children may be eligible for Parole in Place. So long as the family member was not dishonorably discharged.
However, Parole in Place has limited circumstances in which it can lead to a green card. If an applicant has entered the United States without a visa more than once since 1996, then the only benefit is the chance to apply for a temporary work permit. Renewal of the work permit is not guaranteed. But, if the applicant has only entered the U.S. without a visa once since 1996, a Parole in place may offer a green card.
How to Prove You Qualify
- Marriage Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Additionally, you will have to prove that your relative is an active service military member or a veteran that was not dishonorably discharged.
- Evidence of very little on your criminal record.
What Happens if I’m Approved?
If you are approved for Parole in Place, you will be given an I-94 card. You will now have one year in which to submit a green card application through a process called “adjustment of status”.
If you think you or a family member may be eligible for a military Parole in Place through a service member relative contact an experienced immigration attorney at Dummit Fradin today.