Registration for this program is now open. This program offers a great benefit to many, and up to 500,000 people are expected to qualify. It’s important to submit your application as soon as possible. There could be court challenges to this program that could prevent future filings, so NOW IS THE TIME TO APPLY.
Once you are approved for this parole in place you should be able to become a permanent resident in the U.S. without traveling back to your home country!
Special Considerations:
Removal Proceedings: If you are in removal proceedings or have an order of removal, you may still qualify for parole.
Deceased Spouse/Stepparent: If your spouse or step-parent passed away before you submit your parole application, you may still qualify for Parole-in-Place as long as the marriage or stepchild relationship was legally valid and entered into on or before June 17, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the new parole program, you must meet the following criteria:
Continuous Residence: You must have continuously resided in the United States for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024.
Physical Presence: You must have been physically present in the United States on June 17, 2024.
Marital Status: You must have been legally married to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024, or have a valid stepchild relationship formed before the stepchild’s 18th birthday.
Entry Status: You must have entered the United States without admission or parole and do not currently hold any lawful immigrant or nonimmigrant status. If you were admitted to the U.S., you are not eligible for this parole program, even if you overstayed your nonimmigrant status.
Criminal History: You must not have any disqualifying criminal history that would prevent you from adjusting your status. This includes any criminal matter that would disqualify you from adjusting your status.
National Security: You must not pose a threat to national security or public safety.
Discretionary Grant: Your application must merit a favorable exercise of discretion. Even if you meet the criteria, USCIS may still deny your request if they determine that a grant is not warranted.
Noncitizen stepchildren of U.S. citizens must:
Have been under the age of 21 and unmarried on June 17, 2024—THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS; CONTACT US TO REVIEW YOUR CASE;
Be present in the United States without admission or parole;
Have been continuously physically present in the United States since at least June 17, 2024, through the date of filing your request;
Have a noncitizen parent who entered into a legally valid marriage with a U.S. citizen on or before June 17, 2024, and before their 18th birthday;
Have no disqualifying criminal history and otherwise not deemed to be a threat to public safety, national security, or border security; and
Submit biometrics and undergo required background checks and national security and public safety vetting.
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