Parole in Place Eligibility

Parole in Place

UPDATE: See NewsFlash! Federal Judge Orders Temporary Halt to Parole-in-Place Program, Posted 27.Aug.2024

Keeping Families Together is a program that allows certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to apply for Parole in Place (PIP) to enable them to apply for lawful permanent resident status without being required to leave the United States and be processed by a U.S. consulate overseas.

On this page, you can determine if you qualify for PIP, request a Consultation or a Legal Representation Agreement (LRA), review helpful links to additional information on the Murthy Law Firm’s site and government sources of information, schedule an appointment to discuss your case with an attorney, and find some other useful information.

 

Determine Your Eligibility for Parole in Place (PIP)

 

Are you a Noncitizen Spouse of a U.S. Citizen?

  1. Are you present in the United States without admission or parole?
  2. Have you been continuously physically present in the United States since at least June 17, 2014, until present?
  3. Do you have a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen since on or before June 17, 2024?

 

Are you a Noncitizen Stepchild of a U.S. Citizen?

  1. Were you under the age of 21 and unmarried on June 17, 2024?
  2. Are you present in the United States without admission or parole?
  3. Have you been continuously physically present in the United States since at least June 17, 2024, to present?
  4. Do you have a noncitizen parent who entered into a legally valid marriage with a U.S. citizen on or before June 17, 2024, and before your 18th birthday?

 

If you answered all questions in the Noncitizen Spouse of a U.S. Citizen Section OR in the Noncitizen Stepchild of a U.S. Citizen Section as a “Yes,” you may be eligible for apply for PIP.

However, if you have a pending criminal case or have been convicted of any offense other than a simple traffic offense or moving violation, or are/have been in removal proceedings, you are advised to schedule a consultation with a Murthy Law Firm attorney to discuss your eligibility. Note that even if you have not been convicted of a crime or been in removal proceedings, the government may not grant parole in place if an individual constitutes a threat to national security or public safety. Click HERE to schedule a consultation.

If you answered all questions “Yes,” and you do not have a pending criminal case or a conviction of any offense, you can request a Legal Representation Agreement (LRA) HERE.


Resources:

Overview of Parole in Place for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens

https://www.murthy.com/2024/07/08/overview-of-parole-in-place-for-undocumented-spouses-of-u-s-citizens/

NewsFlash! Filing Guide Released for Parole-in-Place Program for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens

https://www.murthy.com/2024/08/16/newsflash-filing-guide-released-for-parole-in-place-program-for-undocumented-spouses-of-u-s-citizens/

USCIS Keeping Families Together Homepage: Keeping Families Together | USCIS

FAQs About Keeping Families Together: Frequently Asked Questions About Keeping Families Together | USCIS

Federal Register Notice: Federal Register :: Implementation of Keeping Families Together

Filing Guide for Form I-131F: Filing Guide for Form I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens (uscis.gov)

 

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