Military Parole in Place (PIP) is an immigration benefit that lets you remain in the US if you have a qualified US Army or veteran spouse, parent or child in the U.S.

Can Parole in Place Help With My Illegal Entry?

Yes. A big advantage of Parole in Place is that if you qualify, you may be able to get your green card in the U.S., even if you did not enter the country legally.

Parole In Place also solves the problem of inadmissibility due to illegal entry into the U.S. This is useful for people that have crossed the border without inspection by the U.S. border officers.

Parole in Place also helps you avoid the unlawful presence 3 and 10-year bars. You can trigger these bars if you are undocumented or have overstayed your visa and you leave the U.S. to obtain a green card abroad.

Can Parole In Place Help With A Visa Overstay?

Parole in Place in not the best choice for a visa overstay. If you entered the US legally and overstayed your visa, you may apply for Deferred Action with the USCIS instead. You would also need a family relationship with a qualified Armed Forces member or veteran too.

What Do I need to Apply for Parole in Place?

To apply for Military Parole in Place you must show that you have the necessary family relationship with a member or veteran of the Armed forces. In addition, we like to add other supporting documents.

After a grant of Parole in Place, you will receive an I-94 card which serves as a parole or admission document. Parole in Place is issued in one-year increments.

After approval, you can now apply for a green card or Adjustment of Status here in the U.S.  You must still, however, satisfy all the other requirements for legal permanent residency or green cards.

Our law office has successfully obtained Parole in Place and green cards for spouses and even widows, so we know it works. 

Successful Military Parole in Place

Problem: Our client, Ms. “T” has a US citizen daughter, but she cannot apply for a green card or Adjustment of Status in the US because she had entered the country illegally. Unfortunately, she is unable to travel abroad to apply for a green card at a US consulate overseas.

How we Helped Our Client: After analyzing her background, we determined that our first step to solving this problem is to prepare a strong application for a military Parole in Place (PIP) for Ms. T as the mother of a US military veteran.

Two months after filing for the miliary PIP, our client’s application was approved. She is very excited because she can now apply for her work permit and green card without leaving the US. The processing time for her PIP was a few months however some cases may take longer. 

Notes: This information is of a general nature and is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult your attorney for advice regarding your individual situation.