Announcement
Beginning on August 19, 2024, USCIS will begin accepting applications for the parole-in-place for spouses and children of US citizens program. Guidance on the application process will be available soon on the USCIS website.
Watch the video to learn more about eligibility requirements.
Eligibility requirements
To be considered for a discretionary grant of parole, on a case-by-case basis, under this process, individuals 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 a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024;
- Not have any disqualifying criminal history or otherwise constitute a threat to national security or public safety; and
- Otherwise merit a favorable exercise of discretion.
What applicants can do now
Although USCIS is not currently accepting applications, individuals can begin to prepare by gathering evidence of their eligibility, such as:
- Evidence of a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024
- Documentation of proof of identity
- Evidence of the applicant’s spouse’s U.S. citizenship
- Documentation to establish applicant’s continued presence in the United States for at least 10 years, as of June 17, 2024
For noncitizen children of requestors, evidence of eligibility may include:
- Evidence of the child’s relationship to the noncitizen parent
- Evidence of the noncitizen parent’s legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024
- Evidence of the child’s presence in the United States as of June 17, 2024
More information
Frequently asked questions and more guidance is available on the USCIS website.
