Starting August 19, 2024, USCIS will begin accepting applications for Parole in Place (PIP) for certain spouses of U.S. citizens.
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.