ACTIVE-DUTY IMMIGRATION
All service members seeking immigration assistance must always bring the following when visiting our office: military identification, green card, or US Passport (if have one).
For first time consultations, bring printed hard copies of any of the following documents that apply: current or past criminal matters, current or recent immigration cases, any immigration court documents, current or past military discipline issues.
Immigration Form N-426 (Request to Certify Military or Naval Service – Service member is to sign and date Part 2 the exact date it is being turned into chain of command for certification by O-6 or above. Commander has 30 days from date of submission to certify and return to service member. Form does not have to make it back to Immigration Paralegal with those 30 days.
FAMILY MEMBER IMMIGRATION
For base legal services, only spouses and children may be considered Family Members. We cannot assist you with any other type of family member. You will have to seek outside assistance for those type of cases.
For first time consultations, please bring printed hard copies of any of the following documents that apply: current or past criminal matters, current or recent immigration cases, any immigration court documents.
**Please note: this is a high-demand service; clients are seen on a first come, first serve basis. Please expect delays.**
WE CANNOT PERFORM THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
Certified copies or Certified True Copies of original documents. That may only be issued by the primary issuing entity of that document. If document is foreign, then individual needs to address it with their country’s embassy or consulate.
Apostilles. This is notary function that can be done by secretary of state of where the original document (or certified copy) was initially issued. Individual must submit one of the two mentioned, along with a cover letter stating what it is being used for and for what country, and a filing fee. Filing fees vary by state: Ex: NC charges about $10, and CA will charge $100.
Dual Citizenship. We cannot assist anyone wanting to renounce their foreign citizenship. Many countries allow dual citizenship, some do not. The US will not force you to renounce the foreign citizenship unless it is requirement for security clearance. For that process, individual must seek their embassy or consulate.
IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLIES, WE CANNOT ASSIST YOU:
- If either you (service member) or your spouse currently employ an immigration attorney for any matter – we cannot assist you. You must bring written proof that the relationship has ended.
- If individual has previously overstayed a visa (of any sort) more than once – we cannot assist you.
- If individual has previously been deported, is currently in deportation proceedings, was ordered deported, but did not leave the US – we cannot assist you.
Intake & Referral Documents
Click to download the following documents in PDF format:
| Service Member Immigration Intake 2025 |
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- You may type or legibly handprint this intake sheet prior to coming to our office. Handprint block letters and numbers.
- Enter date the normal way – Month, Day, Year. DO NOT use military style dates.
- Spell everything out. NO INITIALS.
- Physical address: if you live in the barracks , enter that address (example: Building number, street, room number, Camp, and zip code).
- Mailing Address: can be any good secure address.
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| Family Intake |
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| Immigration Referral Sheet |
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- This referral sheet is for all those whom our office is not able to assist.
- For our office: a family member can only be a spouse, child (biological, adopted or step)
- All other types of family members must seek assistance elsewhere.
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Additional Links & ResourceS
** Note that the following documents, links, and general information below is for informational purposes only and does not represent legal advice from an attorney or the legal assistance office.