Keeping Families Together
PAROLE-IN-PLACE
FORM I-131F, Application for Parole-in-Place for Certain Spouses of US Citizens
Online Application
The Form I-131F, Application for Parole-In-Place for Certain Spouses of US Citizens is an online only application. There is no paper version of this form. All applicants and derivative must file their own application online through USCIS.gov.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
SPOUSE OF US CITIZEN
Applicant must be the spouse of a US citizen who was married on or before June 17, 2024
IN THE US 10 YEARS
The Applicant must have been continuously physically present in the US since at least June 17, 2014.
NO THREAT
Applicant must not be a threat to public safety, national security, or border security.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION
If you are granted parole under this process, you may file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. You cannot file Form I-765 and Form I-131F at the same time. If you file Form I-765 on paper, the filing fee is $520. If you file Form I-765 online, the filing fee is $470. A fee waiver is available for Form I-765 for those who qualify.
STEP CHILDREN
A step-child can be granted parole-in-place through this program so long as they have a noncitizen parent who was legally married to a U.S. citizen before their 18th birthday and the marriage took place on or before June 17, 2024.
More information on eligibility available on the USCIS website.
