Fruit Cove, FL Military Immigration Attorneys

The lawyers of Weldon Law Group, PLLC, have over 20 years of helping people achieve their American dreams through immigration. We believe that if you have served this country, you deserve a place here! Reach out to schedule a free initial consultation and learn how we can help you take those exciting first steps. 

Military Immigration Eligibility

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines who is eligible for military immigration based on certain factors and requirements. If you have served in the military for more than a year, you could be eligible for immigration benefits from the armed forces. Different benefits will apply to different people depending on your specific circumstances. In order to determine what benefits you are owed, you might be faced with questions such as:

• Is your military service current or active?
• For how many years have you served in the military?
• Did you serve during the USCIS-defined periods of hostility?
• Did you serve abroad?
• What were the circumstances of your discharge? 

In order to be eligible for military immigration, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English along with knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and U.S. history. Further, you will need to provide documentation proving your identity and military service, and you will also ultimately need to prove that you are of upstanding moral character. Some of the benefits for which you can be eligible include but are not limited to: 

• Naturalized citizenship, which you could potentially have expedited
• Overseas naturalization
• Automatic naturalization or citizenship for your children
• Fee waivers for your applications
• Posthumous citizenship and other survivor’s benefits
• Deferred removal proceedings

Our Fruit Cove military immigration attorneys can help you understand your eligibility for yourself and your children, as well as help you on your applications. 

Spouses And Children For Military Immigration

Thanks to your military service, your children can also be eligible for naturalization or citizenship depending on your specific circumstances. These circumstances will include the following:

• Are they over 18 years of age?
• Do they have a parent who is a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization?
• Are they a lawful permanent resident?
• Do they currently reside in the U.S. or are they in custody of a U.S. citizen?
• Do they have a citizen parent or grandparent retaining residency in the U.S.?

Your spouse could also be eligible for naturalization dependent on circumstance such as:

• How long have the two of you been married?
• Are you a U.S. citizen?
• Is your spouse a lawful permanent resident?
• Do they currently live in the U.S.?
• Are they able to accompany you abroad?
• Where do you intend to live following the termination of your service?

The attorneys of Weldon Law Group can help you determine your potential eligibility and that of your loved ones based on these factors.

Our Fruit Cove Military Immigration Attorneys Can Help You Achieve Your Immigration Goals

For over 20 years, Weldon Law Group, PLLC, has helped people make their home in the U.S. Our lead lawyer, Ian Weldon is bilingual and belongs to the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He has been named by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and has even received the prestigious AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, its top peer-review rating. Reach out to schedule a free initial consultation and learn how we can help you with the first steps of your military immigration. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be active military to apply for military immigration?

No, not necessarily. If you have, at any point in your life, served in the military for a year or longer, you are eligible for military immigration. 

Can my non-military spouse also be eligible for military immigration?

Yes, if you have served in the military and your spouse meets the requirements, they can be eligible for expedited naturalization. 

Can I be eligible for military immigration while I am deployed overseas?

Yes, you can still be eligible for naturalization even if you are currently deployed.