06/24/2024
Immigration News Update – Parole in Place – On June 17, 2024 President Biden announced his commitment to promoting family unity in the immigration system. The application process begins later this summer.
The U.S. DHS will establish a new process to consider, for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who have been continuously physically present without admission or parole in the USA for 10 years or more. If paroled, these noncitizens will generally be able to apply for lawful permanent residence without having to leave the USA.
To be considered under this process, an individual must:
• Be present in the USA without admission or parole;
• Have been continuously present in the USA 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; and
• Individuals must not have disqualifying criminal history.
Noncitizen children of spouses who are granted parole under this process may also be considered if they are physically present in the USA without admission or parole and have a qualifying stepchild relationship with a U.S. citizen parent as defined by the Immigration and Nationality Act as of June 17, 2024.
For additional guidance consider contacting:
Trujillo Law Firm, P.C.
(903) 944-7770
www.jamestrujillolaw.com
Key Questions to consider:
When will the process start? What will be the duration of parole? What happens when it ends? What can I do now to prepare my application before the process begins? What is the fee for applying for parole under the process? If I have criminal history, can I apply for parole under this process? How long will it take to receive a decision on my employment authorization application?
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