USCIS has issued a reminder that it will start accepting New Parole applications from August 19 onwards, rejecting those submitted before this date. They have also outlined a list of documents that can be gathered in advance.
This announcement reflects the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to keeping families united. DHS is establishing a process to consider requests for parole in place on a case-by-case basis for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who have lived in the U.S. for at least ten years. If granted, eligible individuals can apply for lawful permanent residence based on their marriage to a U.S. citizen without needing to leave the United States.
To be eligible for discretionary parole under this new process, applicants must:
Be present in the U.S. without admission or parole;
Have continuously resided in the U.S. for at least ten years as of June 17, 2024;
Be legally married to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024;
Have no disqualifying criminal record or pose a threat to national security or public safety; and
Otherwise demonstrate eligibility for favorable discretion.
Although applications are not currently being accepted, individuals can begin preparing by collecting evidence to support their parole application. To file a parole application, begin by collecting essential documents. Provide proof of a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024, such as a marriage certificate. Also, gather evidence of your identity, which could include a valid driver’s license, birth certificate with photo ID, or passport.
You will need to show your spouse’s U.S. citizenship through documents like a passport or birth certificate. To prove continuous presence in the U.S. for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024, collect various documents such as rent receipts, school records, medical records, or tax returns.
For noncitizen children, include proof of their relationship to the parent (e.g., birth certificate), evidence of the parent’s valid marriage to a U.S. citizen, and proof of the child’s presence in the U.S. on the specified date.
Please see this link for more information: Fact Sheet: DHS Announces New Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families | Homeland Security
Remzi Guvenc Kulen,
Esq.
Kulen Law Firm, P.C.
