Important Parole in Place Update August 26
On Monday, August 26, 2024, a U.S. District Court issued a 14-day stay (or pause) of the new USCIS Parole in Place (PIP) program to give the court time to decide a lawsuit filed by several states objecting to it.
USCIS will continue to accept PIP applications during the stay, but will only issue decisions once the court authorizes them. We expect the court to extend the stay beyond September 9, and hope that the court will issue its ruling before the end of the year.
If you are considering applying for PIP, we urge you to file immediately while the program remains open. There is no penalty or risk in filing at this time. And if the court eventually rules that the PIP program cannot proceed, there may be an advantage to having filed while the program was open.
Marshall Cohen from Antonini & Cohen Immigration Law Group shares an update on the Family Unity Parole in Place (PIP) program.
USCIS will begin accepting applications for the Parole in Place program on August 19th! While you can’t apply just yet, you can gather evidence of your eligibility to prepare to file a parole application.
Parole in Place Immigration Requirements
Evidence of a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024.
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
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 ten years as of June 17, 2024, may include:
Copies of rent receipts or utility bills
School records
Hospital or medical records
Dated bank transactions
Parole in Place Immigration Requirements: Children of Requestors
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.
Evidence of the child’s presence in the United States as of June 17, 2024.
Beware of Scams!
We want to remind you that immigration scams are pervasive.
Remember, you cannot apply for this process yet. If you see someone selling services to apply before August 19th, please visit the USCIS Report Immigration Scams webpage.
Stay informed and prepared! For more details, visit “New Family Unity Parole in Place Program” and keep an eye out for further updates.
Call us at (470) 428-3200 or use our online form to schedule a consultation so we can assess your eligibility for this new program.
At Antonini & Cohen, we know how!
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