Parole in Place (PiP) for Undocumented Spouses and Children of U.S. Citizens
On June 18, 2024, the United States government announced that undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens who have lived in the country for at least 10 years will be eligible to apply for an immigration benefit called Parole in Place (PIP).
What is Parole in Place (“PIP)?
Parole in Place (“PIP”) allows someone who has already entered the United States without lawful authorization to remain in the country temporarily, if they can show that there are urgent humanitarian reasons or a significant public benefit for them to be in the U.S. PIP also allows the person to apply for a work permit, a green card, and eventually, U.S. citizenship.
Who is eligible for PIP under this executive action?
Under this executive action, you can apply for PIP if you:
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- Entered the United States without lawful authorization;
- Are currently undocumented;
- Are married to a U.S. citizen (or, you are under 21 years old and have a parent who is married to a U.S. citizen);
- Have been continuously present in the United States for at least 10 years before June 17, 2024; and
- Do not pose a threat to public safety or national security.
Why is PIP beneficial?
Individuals who are granted PIP will be:
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- Protected from deportation for three years;
- Eligible for a work permit for up to three years; and
- Able to apply for a green card (lawful permanent residence) within the three-year period without first leaving the United States.
When can you apply for PIP?
The government has not yet released the application process and is expected to do so within the next few months. You cannot apply for PIP right now.
How can you get more information and assistance with your PIP application?
SOAR Immigration Legal Services will continue to provide updated information as it becomes available. Once more information is available, SOAR Legal will begin to schedule consultations to assess your eligibility for PIP and, depending on capacity, offer assistance with completing your application once the government releases the application process.
Virtual Information Session
SOAR Legal will host a virtual information session about the newly announced Biden parole program on July 9, 2004, from 2 - 3 p.m. To join the event, register using the form below; you will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link. If you have questions about the parole program, please enter them in the registration form and our hosts will address as many questions as possible during the event.