The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will begin accepting applications for the new Parole in Place program on August 19, 2024. Any applications filed before that date will be rejected. DHS is yet to release the application form. Additional information about eligibility, the application process, and the associated filing fees will be published in a forthcoming Federal Register notice.
While awaiting additional guidance, potential applicants can start preparing by gathering evidence of their eligibility, including:
- Evidence of a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024, such as a marriage certificate;
- Documentation of proof of identity, including expired documents, such as:
- Valid state or country driver’s license or identification;
- Birth certificate with photo identification;
- Valid passport; or
- Any government issued document bearing the requestor’s name, date of birth, and photo.
- Evidence of spouse’s U.S. citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate or Certificate of Naturalization;
- Documentation to establish continued presence in the United States for at least 10 years, as of June 17, 2024, including documents such as residential records or utility bills, school records, medical records, financial records, and tax returns, among others.
For children of PIP spouses, evidence will include documentation establishing the following:
- the child’s relationship to the noncitizen parent such as a birth certificate or adoption decree;
- the noncitizen parent’s marriage to the U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024; and
- the child’s presence in the United States as of June 17, 2024.
We are closely tracking alerts on the program and will provide updated information as it becomes available.