India, Sept. 23 -- Indian nationals living in the US who serve in the US armed forces, as well as eligible family members of service members and veterans, may qualify for special immigration benefits under provisions of US immigration law, according to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

These provisions can offer certain service members a pathway to US citizenship and may provide immigration benefits to qualifying spouses, children and other family members. USCIS also outlines special provisions for families of service members who die from combat-related injuries.

The benefits are subject to specific eligibility requirements and are not automatically granted because of military service.

US immigration law contains spe...