07/24/2024
BREAKING NEWS: UPDATE REGARDING BIDEN EXECUTIVE ORDER/PAROLE-IN-PLACE PROGRAM STARTING AUGUST 19, 2024 (ELIGIBILITY, DOCUMENTS NEEDED, WHEN TO SCHEDULE CONSULTATION WITH OUR OFFICE REGARDING THIS MATTER):
USCIS is not currently accepting applications under this process. It will begin accepting applications on Aug. 19. More information about eligibility and the application process will be published in the near future, and we will keep you updated on this page.
(1) ELIGIBILITY:
To be considered for a discretionary grant of parole, on a case-by-case basis, under this process, you 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.
We may also consider certain noncitizen children of requestors under this process if, as of June 17, 2024, they were physically present in the United States without admission or parole, and have a qualifying stepchild relationship to a U.S. citizen.
(2) WHAT DOCUMENTS YOU CAN COLLECT FROM NOW TO BE READY TO FILE ON OR AFTER AUGUST 19th:
You can begin to prepare to file a parole application by gathering evidence of your eligibility, 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, including expired documents may include:
Valid state or country driver’s license or identification;
Birth certificate with photo identification;
Valid passport; or
Any government issued document bearing the requestor’s name, date of birth, and 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 10 years, as of June 17, 2024. While more information will be made available in the forthcoming Federal Register Notice and subsequent FAQs, examples of documentation could include copies of:
Rent receipts or utility bills;
School records (letters, report cards, etc.);
Hospital or medical records;
Attestations to your residence by religious entities, unions, or other organizations, identifying you by name;
Official records from a religious entity confirming participation in a religious ceremony;
Money order receipts for money sent into or out of the United States;
Birth certificates of children born in the United States
Dated bank transactions;
Automobile license receipts, title, or registration;
Deeds, mortgages, or rental agreement contracts;
Insurance policies; or
Tax returns or tax receipts.
For noncitizen children of requestors, evidence of eligibility could include:
Evidence of the child’s relationship to the noncitizen parent, such as a birth certificate or adoption decree;
Evidence of the noncitizen parent’s legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024, such as a marriage certificate; and
Evidence of the child’s presence in the United States as of June 17, 2024.
(3) AFTER GATHERING YOUR DOCUMENTS, PLEASE WAIT FOR FURTHER NOTICE ON THIS PAGE AS TO WHEN YOU CAN SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH US TO COME IN FOR A CONSULTATION AND START THE PROCESS.
