U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will begin accepting applications for President Biden’s new Parole in Place program on Aug. 19. This program is designed to promote family unity by allowing certain undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to request parole and potentially adjust their status without leaving the country.
The eligibility requirements for applicants requesting parole under this program include:
- Being present in the U.S. without admission or parole.
- Having been continuously present in the U.S. for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024.
- Having a legally valid marriage license to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024.
- Not having any disqualifying criminal history or constituting a threat to national security or public safety.
- Meriting a favorable exercise of discretion.
USCIS will consider applications on a case-by-case basis. If parole is granted, eligible noncitizens will be able to apply for lawful permanent residence based on their marriage to a U.S. citizen without having to leave the U.S.
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As the details of the Parole in Place program continue to unfold, immigrants residing in California should stay informed about potential changes that could affect their citizenship.
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