Opportunities to obtain citizenship should be equally available to everyone, regardless of where they were born or when they arrived. On June 18th of this year, the Biden administration announced new legal protections for some undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and a small number of young people. This measure is a very important step towards a more welcoming immigration system that will treat families with respect and dignity.

This new “Parole in Place” policy has the potential to make a real and unprecedented difference for approximately 480,000 people.

This is what you need to know about the new policy: 

By providing a “fictitious entry,” even after having illegally entered the US, this gives you the possibility of obtaining your adjustment of status without leaving the country and potentially with a “penalty.”.

1. From the August 19, 2024, eligible spouses and children will be able to apply for this process to obtain legal status while remaining with their families.

2. Two categories of people may be eligible: According to the Biden administration's announcement, to qualify, as of June 17, 2024, individuals must have resided in the United States for 10 or more consecutive years and be legally married to a U.S. citizen, while also meeting all applicable legal requirements. This means that if you married a citizen on June 18, 2024, you no longer qualify; similarly, if your spouse became a citizen on June 18, 2024, you no longer qualify.

3. The new program of Word in Place This is a small but important step in the right direction. But we need long-term security for all members of our community, not just a few. The Biden administration and Congress must immediately take more substantive actions toward a more welcoming, dignified, and just immigration system.  

Something important to consider is that this is an executive action and is subject to judicial limbo, as we saw with DACA from 2012, during the administration of Barack Obama. This can create uncertainty for those applying for parole.

We must continue to push for citizenship for all: for all our undocumented loved ones, neighbors, people trapped in temporary statuses like those with TPS, DACA, etc... and for all people seeking safety and peace. 

In The Law Office of Sharon Abaud We are ready to help you with all the legal procedures that an order of this magnitude entails. We are prepared and highly trained to accompany you throughout this process, with honesty, transparency, and great love for our community. Don't waste any more time and start preparing immediately, call us at (310) 803-3040 and we will gladly assist you.