The Biden administration’s program, known as “Parole in Place,” is currently on pause by order of a federal judge.
This program provides a path to citizenship for millions of immigrants through their American spouses.
However, many are wondering what this pause means for those who have already applied for the benefit and what will happen from now on? An immigration lawyer clarifies to Telemundo 51 Miami. We tell you.
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The policy offers spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status, who meet certain requirements, the opportunity to apply for a green card and remain in the United States while the process is underway.
Previously, this process could involve years of waiting outside the country. According to official figures, the government estimates that some 500,000 spouses and around 50,000 children could benefit from this program.
But a federal judge has temporarily paused “Parole in Place,” which offers legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens, allowing them to move toward citizenship.
Texas federal judge J. Campbell Barker announced the decision after 16 states, led by Republican attorneys general, challenged the program last week in a lawsuit arguing the policy encourages illegal immigration.
Immigration lawyer on parole in place pause
According to statements made by Angel Leal, an immigration lawyer, to Telemundo 51 Miami, the suspension does not prevent the submission of the form.
“What has been suspended is the adjudication of cases while the administrative stay is in effect, which allows the Court to review the merits of the plaintiff states’ arguments,” he said.
This means that, for the time being, those who wish to apply for the benefit can still do so, “although they will not receive a decision while the pause lasts,” warns the specialist.
He also pointed out that although it is possible to submit the form, it is always advisable to do so with the assistance of a lawyer, since this is a complicated program and not as simple as it might seem at first glance.
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