On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced a parole available to spouses of U.S. citizens who did not enter the country lawfully but have been physically present in the United States for ten years or more. This creates a process for these individuals to apply for permanent residency in the United States. To be eligible, you must:

• Be present in the U.S. without admission or parole
• As of June 17, 2024, were continuously present in the U.S. for at least 10 years
• Have a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024
• Must not have a disqualifying criminal history or pose a threat to national security

Stepchildren of U.S. citizens may also qualify if they were a stepchild as of June 17, 2024 and were physically present in the U.S. without admission or parole.

To qualify, you will need to submit proof that you were in the United States for ten years as of June 17, 2024. This documentation can include marital licenses, rental agreements, property agreements, bank statements, education loans, personal loans, utilities statements, medical records, etc. The eligible applicant will need to submit forms and evidence to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and pay a fee. The official application process has not been published yet. Please stay tuned for further updates.