Parole-in-Place
Summary of USCIS Reminders on Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families
On June 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced actions to promote family unity in the immigration process. On August 19, 2024, DHS established a new process to consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests for Parole-in-Place for certain non-citizen spouses of U.S. citizens who have been in the U.S. for at least ten (10) years. If parole is granted, non-citizens who are eligible to apply for Lawful Permanent Residence status, based on their marriage to a U.S. citizen will be able to do so without having to leave the United States.
Eligibility
In order for a non-citizen spouse or stepchild of a U.S. citizen to be considered for a discretionary grant of parole, on a case-by-case basis, under this process, the person must:
- Be present in the United States without admission or parole;
- Have been continuously present in the United States for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024;
- Have a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024;
- Not have any disqualifying criminal history or otherwise constitute a threat to national security or public safety; and,
- Otherwise merit a favorable exercise of discretion.
Timeline
USCIS will provide additional information on the Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families webpage as it becomes available.
What You Can Do Now
In order to file a Parole-in-Place application under this program, an Applicant should begin by gathering evidence of eligibility for the program, such as:
- Evidence of a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024, such as a marriage certificate;
- Documentation of proof of identity, such as: Birth certificate, Passport, Driver’s License or Identification Card with photo.
- Evidence of your spouse’s U.S. citizenship, such as a Passport, Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization;
- Documentation to establish your continued presence in the United States for at least ten (10) years, as of June 17, 2024.
If you are interested in this process, please contact our Office to schedule a Consultation appointment with a licensed attorney, so your particular facts and issues may be reviewed and addressed.
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