Parole-in-Place for a spouse of US Citizens
The Biden administration recently announced the “Keeping Families Together” process, expanding access to parole-in-place for as many as half a million long-term undocumented immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens. This process will enable them to apply for lawful permanent resident status without having to be separated from their families by leaving the United States for processing. If USCIS approves your Parole-in-Place application, you will receive a parole document (Form I-94) valid for three years. Parole is similar to a lawful admission to the United States. With parole, you would be eligible to apply for employment authorization for the duration of your parole. You may also become eligible to apply for permanent residence; however, we strongly suggest you receive a legal screening before filing any application for permanent residence.
the following are the basic requirements
- Be present in the United States without admission or parole; and
- Have a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024; and
- Have been continuously present in the United States from June 17, 2014 through the date you file for parole in place; and
- Have no disqualifying criminal history or otherwise constitute a threat to national security or public safety. Pass background checks and public safety/national security/border security vetting; and
- Pay the filing fee which is $580. No fee waivers or fee exemptions are available for this process at this time.
Who should proceed with caution?
People who have had contact with the criminal legal system and people with complex immigration histories should seek legal counsel from a licensed immigration attorney before applying.
What convictions will bar someone from parole in place?
Any felony conviction; and any conviction for the following offenses (misdemeanor or felony): murder, torture, rape, sexual abuse, offenses related to firearms, explosive materials, or destructive devices; offenses related to peonage, slavery, involuntary servitude, and trafficking in persons; aggravated assault; domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, neglect or abandonment; controlled substance offenses (except possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana); child pornography, sexual abuse or exploitation of minors; or solicitation of minors.
If you have a conviction for a misdemeanor and it is not on the list above:
Schedule an immigration legal consultation to determine if you qualify for parole-in-place. The nature and seriousness of the conviction will be considered against any mitigating factors or other positive factors in your case.
If you have a pending criminal case:
People who have a pending criminal charge do not qualify for parole in place.
If you are in removal proceedings:
Individuals in removal proceedings are allowed to apply for parole-in-place. However, DHS will not grant parole to someone who constitutes a national security, public safety, or border security concern. If you are in removal proceedings schedule a legal consultation before applying for parole-in-place.
If you were deported and returned to the United States:
People who departed the United States under an order of removal, deportation, or exclusion and re-entered the United States without permission are not eligible for parole-in-place under this program.
What could happen if your parole in place request is denied:
There is no appeal to a parole denial, nor a request that the case be reopened. There is always a risk to be referred to Immigration Court or to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to initiate removal proceedings, particularly if you have had contact with the criminal legal system or have a complex immigration procedural history.
Our method is simple:
We offer a flat-fee on most immigration cases!
Whenever possible we try to offer a flat-fee for ‘typical’ cases which present no complicating factors.
STEP 1:
Call us whatsapp from anywhere in the world! +16197776796
STEP 2:
Schedule a confidential consultation
STEP 3:
We will analyze your case and determine your eligibility
STEP 4:
We will inform you about filing and attorney’s fees
Attorney Alex Monsalve
Member of the California State Bar Association
Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association-AILA
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