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 .
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鈥檚 spouse鈥檚 U.S. citizenship
- Documentation to establish applicant鈥檚 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鈥檚 relationship to the noncitizen parent
- Evidence of the noncitizen parent鈥檚 legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024
- Evidence of the child鈥檚 presence in the United States as of June 17, 2024
More information
Frequently asked questions and more guidance is available on the .