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Parole in Place Program for Certain Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens Slated to Begin August 19, 2024

July 22, 2024
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an official announcement that the Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families Program, or Parole in Place Program for certain Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens, will officially begin accepting applications on Monday, August 19, 2024.

To be considered for a discretionary grant of parole on a case-by-case basis, an applicant must:

  • Be present in the U.S. without admission or parole;
  • Have been continuously present in the U.S. 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.

More information about these eligibility criteria is expected to be released shortly in a Federal Register notice.

USCIS emphasized that as the program is not live yet, the government will not accept applications prior to August 19th. Any application filed prior to that date will be rejected. Beware of any individuals who represent that they can file this application on your behalf before August 19th.

While USCIS is not yet accepting applications, you can begin preparing gathering your evidence in support, including, but not limited to:

  • Evidence of legal marriage a U.S. Citizen as of June 17, 2024, such as marriage certificate;
  • Proof of identity (including expired documents) such as driver’s license, birth certificate with photo, passport, or other government-issued photo ID;
  • Evidence of spouse’s U.S. citizenship such as birth certificate, passport, or Naturalization certificate;
  • Documentation demonstrating continuous presence in the U.S. for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024, such as:
    • Rental or mortgage statements,
    • Utility bills,
    • Hospital and/or medical records,
    • Records from religious ceremonies confirming attendance;
    • Remittance receipts;
    • Dated bank transactions;
    • Automobile license receipts, title, or registration records;
    • Tax returns or receipts; and
    • Insurance policies.

For stepchildren of U.S. Citizens, evidence may include:

  • Evidence of child’s relationship to the noncitizen parent, such as birth certificate or adoption decree;
  • Proof of noncitizen’s legal marriage to the U.S. Citizen, such as marriage certificate; and
  • Evidence of child’s physical presence in the U.S. as June 17, 2024.

For further information, please contact your knowledgeable RSPC attorney.

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