Mandatory Military Service in another country- is this considered military service on the NVC application?

[kpmartini 24]

Hello all,

 

I am in the process of helping my parents submit their CEAC application for green card through me since I am now a naturalized US citizen. 

 

My parents both completed mandatory military service in Poland but never actually served in the military, received weapon training or basic training. They just completed their 2 years and that is all. They do have a "military card" that basically just has their information and completion of this mandatory requirement. One of the questions on the CEAC application asks about prior military service and if you answer "YES" then it asks further about branch of service, rank etc- all are things that do not apply and cannot be answered as their never served in any official capacity.

 

Just wondering if anyone else has had similar situations or can give any advice. Any help is appreciated. 

 

 

[Mike E 11,739]

5 minutes ago, kpmartini said:

They just completed their 2 years and that is all

So they were employed as civilians for 2 years?

[kpmartini 24]

Just now, Mike E said:

So they were employed as civilians for 2 years?

Correct. It says in their booklet that they were both transferred to the "Reserve" afterwards but they never were called to serve officially

[Mike E 11,739]

Just now, kpmartini said:

Correct. It says in their booklet that they were both transferred to the "Reserve" afterwards but they never were called to serve officially

I think, they should answer

 

7 minutes ago, kpmartini said:

One of the questions on the CEAC application asks about prior military service

“Yes”

7 minutes ago, kpmartini said:

and if you answer "YES" then it asks further about branch of service

“Unassigned”

 

7 minutes ago, kpmartini said:

rank

“Civilian employee”

[kpmartini 24]

Just now, Mike E said:

I think, they should answer

 

“Yes”

“Unassigned”

 

“Civilian employee”

Thank you for your advice.