Our organization of Immigration Lawyers (AILA) prepared a summary of what we know at this time about this new program. Following are the main points from this summary:

This is for spouses and children of U.S. citizens who have been living in the United States for at least 10 years, before June 17, 2024 (6/17/2024):

• You may be eligible to apply for your green

card without leaving the United States, if,

as of June 17, 2024: and

•  You are in the United States but only if you had entered without a visa or

without parole; and

•  You have lived in the United States for at

least ten (10)years and have never left;

and

•  You are legally married to a U.S. citizen

or have a qualifying stepchild

elationship with a U.S. citizen; and

• You do not have certain criminal history

or pose a threat to national security or

public safety.

•   If you meet all these criteria, the

government MAY grant you parole-in-

place.

•  Parole would be granted for a one-time

period of three years; and

• You may also be eligible for

employment authorization for up to three

years; and

•   If you are granted parole, you may apply

for your green card within three years of

approval. (Adjustment of Status (Form

I-485) without having to leave the U.S.);

and

 •  Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case

basis - it is not automatic.

Also, college-educated DACA recipients and

Dreamers who are qualified for

non-immigrant status, such as an H-1B

specialty occupation visa.

•  You may be eligible to apply for a

temporary visa more easily, if:

• You have a degree from an accredited

U.S. institution of higher education; and

• You have an offer of employment from

a U.S. employer in a field related to 

your degree.

BUT:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE PROGRAMS HAVE NOT YET BEGUN. DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY ARE EXPECTED TO BE RELEASED BY THE END OF THE SUMMER THROUGH A FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE.

You CANNOT submit an application at this time.  An early-filed application WILL BE REJECTED.

You SHOULD NOT pay anyone a fee associated with filing an application at this time.

BE PATIENT and take the time to find the right help. The wrong advice could harm your chances of staying in the United States, getting lawful status, or becoming a U.S. citizen.

DON’T BE FOOLED by notarios and other consultants who promise immediate results or special solutions in order to steal your money. Many unscrupulous individuals will cost more than licensed attorneys! If you are unsure if someone is qualified to help, ask for proof of their credentials and retain a copy of that evidence.

This program could also be legally challenged, which could hold up its implementation. This makes it even more important to have a qualified, knowledgeable attorney.

We encourage you to contact our office by email at psg@immigrationguru.com if you have any questions.