The Biden Administration's new Parole in Place Program
/The Biden administration recently announced the implementation of a new program to expand parole to approximately half a million undocumented immigrants residing in the United States. This program is designed to provide a pathway to “parole” for the undocumented spouses of US citizens and undocumented stepchildren of US citizens. On August 16, 2024, USCIS released information about this program which is set to begin accepting applications on August 19, 2024. USCIS further outlined that those undocumented spouses and undocumented stepchildren, upon approval of their “Parole in Place” applications, would be able to apply to adjust their status from “parole” to green card holder, providing much needed relief to thousands of individuals.
How do I know if I qualify?
If you are an undocumented spouse of a US citizen you need to meet the following thresholds to apply for the Parole in Place program:
The US citizen spouse must have obtained their citizenship on June 17, 2024.
Must have married the US citizen spouse on on before June 17, 2024.
10 years of continuous presence in the US by June 17, 2024.
No disqualifying criminal history.
No acts that threaten national security or public safety.
And lastly, must merit a favorable exercise of discretion.
If you are an undocumented stepchild of a US citizen you need to meet the following thresholds to apply for the Parole in Place program:
Need to satisfy the immigration law definition of a stepchild.
No 10 year continuous presence requirement.
No disqualifying criminal history.
No acts that threaten national security or public safety.
And lastly, must merit a favorable exercise of discretion.
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