Biden's Parole in Place (PIP) Program
What is Parole in Place (PIP) ?
Parole in Place (PIP) is a form of immigration parole that allows certain undocumented family members of U.S. military personnel, veterans, and enlistees to legally stay in the United States. Similar to the DACA and TPS programs, it provides temporary legal status, work authorization, and protection from deportation.
Am I eligible for marriage parole in place ?
We wanted to provide an update regarding President Biden’s Parole in Place program as you may be eligible to apply. The President announced that beginning on August 19, 2024, eligible spouses and children will be able to apply for this process to obtain legal status while remaining with their families.
To be considered on a case-by-case basis for a discretionary grant of parole in place under this process, an individual 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; and
- Not have a disqualifying criminal history or otherwise constitute a threat to national security or public safety
What can you Do now to prepare before the application process begins?
You can prepare by gathering evidence that proves your qualification for the Parole in Place program, including:
- Documentation to establish that the noncitizen has been continuously present in the United States for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024; such as:
- Rent receipts or utility bills;
- School records (letters, report cards, etc.); Hospital or medical records;
- Attestations to your residence by religious entities, unions, or other organizations, identifying you by name;
- 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; or
- Tax returns or tax receipts.
- Evidence of a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024; and
- Evidence of your spouse’s U.S. citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate or Certificate of Naturalization.
More information regarding the application process will be announced shorty in the Federal Register. We will continue to keep you updated.