Keeping Families Together
Who May File
A noncitizen spouse or stepchild of a U.S. citizen may request parole in place under this process if they:
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Are present in the United States without admission or parole;
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Have been continuously physically present in the United States:
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Since June 17, 2014, if seeking parole in place as the spouse of a U.S. citizen; or
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Since June 17, 2024, if seeking parole in place as the stepchild of a U.S. citizen;
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Have:
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A legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024, if seeking parole in place as the spouse of a U.S. citizen; or
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A noncitizen parent who had a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen on or before June 17, 2024, and before the stepchild’s 18th birthday, if seeking parole in place as the stepchild of a U.S. citizen;
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Do not have any disqualifying criminal history; and
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Do not pose a threat to national security and public safety.
Please keep in mind USCIS may deny your request.
Even if you are in removal proceedings or have an order of removal, you may still qualify for parole.
Information You Must Provide
When you prepare to file online, you should be ready to provide basic information, including:
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Your full name, and any other names you have used;
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Current mailing address and your physical address (if different);
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Your phone number and any email address you use;
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Birth date;
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Your Alien Registration Number(A-Number), if any;
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Your country of birth and your country of citizenship;
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Gender;
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Marital status (including the date of your marriage, if any);
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U.S. Social Security number (if any);
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Biographical information including your height, weight, hair and eye color, and your race and ethnicity.