Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law (COIL) Practice Exam

Which of the following individuals is NOT eligible for PIP?

1. Spouse of an active-duty service member.

2. Child of a deceased veteran.

3. Parent of a U.S. citizen.

4. Sibling of an active-duty member.

The correct answer is: Sibling of an active-duty member.

The individual who is not eligible for the PIP (Partner Integration Program) is a sibling of an active-duty member. PIP eligibility is primarily designed to support the immediate family members of service members, which typically includes spouses and children. The rationale behind this is to ensure that the closest family members who are most directly affected by the service member's active duty status have access to necessary resources and benefits. In contrast, a spouse of an active-duty service member is specifically included in PIP as they are considered a primary family member. Similarly, a child of a deceased veteran is also eligible, as the program aims to assist those who have lost a family member in service. Additionally, a parent of a U.S. citizen falls within the criteria for eligibility under certain visa programs, further underscoring the focus on immediate and direct familial relationships over more distant ones like siblings. Thus, the eligibility criteria for PIP exclude siblings, making this the correct distinction in this context.