Military Parole in Place and Adjustment of Status

Military Parole in Place (PIP) is a discretionary policy that allows certain undocumented family members of active-duty U.S. military personnel, veterans, and individuals who previously served in the U.S. military to remain in the United States while pursuing lawful permanent residence. PIP grants a period of authorized stay that can enable family members to file Form I-485.

Family members who receive military PIP and then file I-485 must complete the standard immigration medical examination with a USCIS-designated civil surgeon and submit Form I-693. The PIP grant does not waive the medical exam requirement.

Medical Exam Requirements for Military Families

The immigration medical examination requirements for military family members are the same as for all other adjustment of status applicants. The exam includes a complete physical examination, TB testing, required laboratory tests, and a vaccination review.

The civil surgeon completes Form I-693, seals it, and provides it to the applicant for submission to USCIS. Military family members should bring all available vaccination records and medical documentation to their civil surgeon appointment.

• Complete physical examination
• TB testing (skin test or IGRA blood test)
• Syphilis and gonorrhea testing (age 15+)
• Vaccination review and administration of missing vaccines
• Form I-693 completed and sealed by civil surgeon

Expedited Processing for Military Families

USCIS offers expedited processing for certain military family member applications. Active-duty service members and their families may be eligible for priority processing of I-485 applications. Additionally, USCIS has specific policies to accommodate military families who may need to relocate due to deployment or permanent change of station (PCS) orders.

If you need expedited processing of your I-485 due to military circumstances, contact USCIS and provide documentation of the military service member's status. For the medical exam itself, ImmigrationMedicalExams.com offers 2-day expedited processing to ensure you receive your sealed I-693 quickly.

Special Considerations for Military Families

Military families may face unique scheduling challenges due to deployment, training, and relocation. If the service member is deployed or otherwise unavailable, the family member applying for the green card can complete the medical exam independently. The civil surgeon exam does not require the service member to be present. Contact ImmigrationMedicalExams.com to discuss your scheduling needs and any special circumstances.