To be eligible for Parole In Place, applicants must:

-Be present in the United States without admission or parole.

-Have been continuously present in the United States for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024.

-Have been married to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024.

-Not have any disqualifying criminal history or pose a threat to national security or public safety.

-Otherwise merit a favorable exercise of discretion.

Required Documents for Primary Applicants:

While we cannot yet file applications for clients, we recommend that those interested should gather the following evidence:

Evidence of a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024, such as a marriage certificate.

Proof of identity, which may include:

-Valid state or country driver’s license or ID.

-Birth certificate with photo identification.

-Passport.

-Any government-issued document bearing the applicant’s name, date of birth, and photo.

Evidence of the spouse’s U.S. citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate, or Certificate of Naturalization.

Documentation to establish continuous presence in the United States since June 2014. This could include:

-Rent receipts or utility bills.

-School records (letters, report cards, etc.).

-Hospital or medical records.

-Attestations to residence by religious entities, unions, or other organizations.

-Official records from a religious entity confirming participation in a religious ceremony.

-Money order receipts for money sent into or out of the United States.

-Birth certificates of children born in the United States.

-Dated bank transactions.

-Automobile license receipts, title, or registration.

-Deeds, mortgages, or rental agreement contracts.

-Insurance policies.

-Tax returns or tax receipts.

Required Documents for Noncitizen Children

Noncitizen children of applicants may also be included in the process. We recommend having the following evidence ready:

-Evidence of the child’s relationship to the noncitizen parent, such as a birth certificate or adoption decree.

-Evidence of the child’s presence in the United States as of June 17, 2024.

USCIS is not currently accepting parole in place applications and will reject any applications submitted before August 19, 2024. More detailed information will be published in a forthcoming Federal Register notice. In the meantime, contact our office if you have questions regarding the process, and be sure to only seek advice from a licensed U.S. attorney.

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Foreign nationals present in the U.S. without admission or parole will be eligible for this program if:

-They have resided in the United States for 10 or more years

-They are legally married to a U.S. citizen

-They do not have any disqualifying criminal history or constitute a threat to national security or public safety

-They otherwise merit a favorable exercise of discretion

Noncitizen children of these applicants may be considered under this program if they are physically present in the U.S. without admission or parole and have a qualifying stepchild relationship to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024.

The Department of Homeland security is also joining the Department of State to facilitate issuance of employment-based nonimmigrant visas for individuals who have DACA and who have graduated from a U.S. institution of higher education.

These programs are not yet in place, but are expected to be finalized later this summer. Rose Immigration Law Firm is ready to assist those who may qualify. If you would like further information about this program and potential eligibility, please contact us using our English Intake Form or Spanish Intake Form.

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Here’s the link to the DV Lottery website: https://dvlottery.state.gov/. There you will find the application time frame, eligibility criteria, information on how to apply, an FAQ, and the application form. Applicants should read that information and follow the instructions carefully. A few important points:
• The application period is in effect now.
• The deadline to apply is November 5, 2019.
• Only one application per person, but all family members can apply individually.
• People from the following countries do NOT qualify: Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China (mainland-
born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria,
Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent
territories, and Vietnam. Cross-chargeability is applicable, however.
• Otherwise the lottery is open to the rest of the world for qualified applicants.
Best of luck!

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