PAROLE-IN-PLACE FOR SPOUES OF US CITIZENS
On August 19, 2024 USCIS will begin accepting Applications for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens using a new electronic Form I-131F. USCIS has published webpages with additional information
USCIS Provides Policy Update Regarding Acquisition of Citizenship Provisions
July 18, 2024, USCIS published a Policy Alert (PA-2024-21), with information about changes made to the USCIS Policy Manual in regards to the agency’s interpretation of Acquired Citizenship provisions for children. HIGHLIGHTS Summary of Changes
I-601A WAIVER OF UNLAWFUL PRESENCE
The I-601A Waiver is for individuals who are inadmissible pursuant to INA §212(a)(9)(B) for unlawful presence. Typically this waiver is for the spouse or child of a US citizen or legal permanent resident (LPR), who
Unlawful Presence
UNLAWFUL PRESENCE Among the most common barriers to “legal” immigration status for those in the US are the “three- and ten-year bars,” provisions of the law which prohibit applicants from returning to the United States
Humanitarian Parole
USCIS uses its discretion to authorize parole. Parole allows an individual, who may be inadmissible or otherwise ineligible for admission into the United States, to be paroled into the United States for a temporary period.
International Entrepreneur Rule
BACKGROUND The International Entrepreneur Rule, published in 2017, provides a framework for the Department of Homeland Security to use its parole authority to grant a period of authorized stay, on a case-by-case basis, to noncitizen
SIJS AGE OUTS
IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS AT USCIS FIELD OFFICES FOR SIJS AGE-OUTS In-person appointments can be scheduled if the child is turning 21 in two weeks or sooner by contacting the USCIS Contact Center to request an expedited appointment with a USCIS
ELIGIBILITY FOR SIJS
General Eligibility Requirements for SIJ Classification INA§101(a)(27)(J) (codified at 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(27)(J) (a) As used in this chapter— (1)–(26) * * * (27) The term “special immigrant” means— (J) an immigrant who is present
PAROLE
Conditional Parole Conditional parole is also known as release from custody. This is a separate and distinct process from parole and does not meet the “inspected and paroled” requirement for adjustment eligibility. Evidence of Parole
ADMISSION
ADMISSION A noncitizen is admitted if the following conditions are met: A noncitizen who meets these two requirements is admitted, even if the person obtained the admission by fraud. Likewise, the noncitizen is admitted, even if the
Bars to Adjustment of Status
Bars to Adjustment of Status Noncitizen INASection Entries and Periods of Stay to Consider Exemptfrom Bar Crewman 245(c)(1) Only most recent permission to land, or admission prior to filing for adjustment VAWA-based applicants In Unlawful