On June 18, 2024, President Joe Biden announced a historic decision to introduce a new immigration program called 'Parole in Place,' offering legal status and the possibility of obtaining a Green Card to approximately 500,000 undocumented immigrants. This program aims to allow immigrants to live legally in the United States.
Program Details
The 'Parole in Place' program is intended for undocumented immigrants who have been legally married to a U.S. citizen and have lived continuously in the U.S. for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024. Eligible immigrants must have a clean criminal record and pose no threat to the general safety of the United States.
Benefits of the Program
1. Work Authorization: Immigrants who benefit from the program will receive a legal work permit, allowing them to work in any job in the United States.
2. Living Without Fear of Deportation: The program will enable immigrants to live in the U.S. without the threat of deportation.
3. Green Card Eligibility: Immigrants who meet specific conditions will be eligible to obtain a Green Card.
Additional Information
According to the program details, immigrants who are granted Parole in Place will receive a temporary I-94 travel record. This record is crucial as it makes them eligible to adjust their status to a marriage-based green card holder. The process is expected to be similar to the current military PIP program, which is typically processed quickly. Beneficiaries can immediately file for the I-485 application to adjust their status to a green card holder after parole is granted.
Historical Context
The program was announced on the 12th anniversary of the DACA program, which was initiated by Barack Obama in 2012 to protect children who came to the U.S. illegally from deportation. If approved by the courts, the 'Parole in Place' program will be the largest government initiative to protect immigrants since DACA.
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