Military PIP Facts

  • Through Military PIP, a member of the U.S. military can petition for legal status for their spouse, parent, or child under 21 years old.
  • Active-duty members of the U.S. armed forces, individuals in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, and those who previously served on active duty or in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve who were not dishonorably discharged are eligible to apply for their family members.
  • Current and former members of all military branches Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy, and Space Force) are eligible to apply for their family members.
  • Military PIP provides immigrant family members of servicemen and women protection from deportation, a work permit, and possibly a green card.

Eligibility Checklist

  • Sponsors must be active members or veterans of a U.S. military branch (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy, or Space Force).

  • Sponsors are eligible for this benefit regardless of age or marital status.

  • The qualifying relative must have entered the U.S. “illegally” without inspection.

Frequently Questions on Military PIP.

Yes, you can apply for a work permit and a green card through Military Parole in Place even if you entered “without inspection” by crossing the border without a visa.

No, you can apply for Military PIP from within the U.S.!

Yes, Military PIP is an option for relatives of veterans even if they are deceased.

In most cases, after obtaining parole through Military Parole in Place, applicants are eligible to apply for a green card through adjustment of status.

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