Military Immigration
Immigration Options for Military Families
In recognition of their sacrifice, service and dedication, the United States has created a number of benefits for the military. Some of these benefits are special immigration procedures for military officers, their spouses and close family members.
Discretionary Options for Servicemembers and their Families
There are many discretionary options available for military and their families. USCIS provides discretionary options such as parole in place (PIP) or deferred action, which are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Immigrant Military Member and Veteran Initiative (IMMVI)
In 2022, USCIS created a new military option, called IMMVI or spelled: Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative. IMMVI is a solution to bring a spouse or unmarried minor child to the United States much faster.
This option is available for:
- Active duty service members serving honorably in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, National Guard and Space Force.
- Select Reserve Service members who are honorably serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, National Guard and Space Force.
- Veterans who served honorably in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, National Guard and Space Force.
Temporary Permit to Stay in the Country ("parole in place" or "PIP")
Temporary Permit to Stay in the Country (“parole in place” or “PIP”) is a special type of exemption for spouses, children or parents of an officer of the armed forces who have entered the country without permission and are in the United States illegally. PIP is a options for military family members and discretionary. PIP allows these individuals to adjust status in the U.S. so they do not have to leave the country and go through consular processing in their home country.
It is important to speak with a military immigration attorney before applying for a Permit to Remain in the U.S. related to entry into the territory, non-immigrant employment country as any unauthorized, fraudulent I-9 forms, claims of U.S. citizenship, or criminal records may affect yourany unauthorized employment, fraud on I-9 forms, claims of U.S. citizenship, or criminal history may affect your application.
Deferred Action for Military Families
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- Active duty member of the United States Armed Forces;
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This option is recommended for an applicant who is ineligible for PIP due to serious immigration violations or multiple illegal entries and exits to the United States or the inadmissible to adjust status if eligible for PIP.
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Type of case |
Estimated attorney’s fees |
Government filing fee |
When would you use this presentation? |
What is included in our rates? |
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Two-part process: PART 1- Temporary Permit to Stay in the country (“parole in place” or “PIP”) PART 2: Adjustment of Status: I-130 with I-485 |
$ 6,500 |
$ 1,760 |
This filing is used by active duty, reservist and veterans filing for their spouse, children under the age of 21 and parents. |
o Prepare the PIP application o Prepare family petition and documents for adjustment of status and work permit. o An appointment to prepare for a lawyer’s interview o Attorney attendance at an interview in the Raleigh – North Carolina field office (out-of-state or out-of-area are subject to additional fees). o Translation of documents related to the case (only in Spanish) (birth, divorce and marriage certificates) (up to two pages) o Monthly case status updates o AR-11 change of address form o Dedicated 24-hour online portal for case management |
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Deferred military action (only) |
$3,000 |
$0 |
This type of filing is recommended for an applicant who is ineligible for PIP due to serious immigration violations or multiple illegal entries and exits to the United States or the inadmissible to adjust status if eligible for PIP. |
o Preparing the request for Deferred Military Action o Translation of documents related to the case (only in Spanish) (birth, divorce and marriage certificates) (up to two pages) o Monthly case status updates o AR-11 change of address form o Dedicated 24-hour online portal for case management |
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Immigrant Military Member Initiative (IMMVI) (only) |
$3,000 |
$575 |
IMMVI is a solution to bring a spouse or unmarried minor child to the United States much faster. |
o Preparing the request for Deferred Military Action o Translation of documents related to the case (only in Spanish) (birth, divorce and marriage certificates) (up to two pages) o Monthly case status updates o AR-11 change of address form o Dedicated 24-hour online portal for case management |
Expedite Applications for Overseas Assignment and Other Factors
Military officers may expedite the naturalization application of their family members on a case-by-case basis.
Attorney Dahlia Castillo has helped many members of the armed forces and their families with their immigration proceedings. We have worked with military assigned to Fort Liberty, Fort Cavazos, Fort Bliss, Fort Meade, Fort Sill and Fort Gordon.
Do not hesitate to contact the Law Office of Dahlia Castillo to explore your options when applying for options for military familiesand for officers of the armed forces.
