USCIS will not accept new applications until August 19, 2024 2024-08-01 07:02:07

USCIS will not accept new applications until August 19, 2024. “Any applications filed before this date will be rejected. More information about the requirements and application process will be published in a Federal Register notice soon.”

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on June 18 a series of measures to strengthen family unity in the immigration process. This effort is aligned with the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to keeping families together.

One of these measures includes case-by-case consideration of requests for parole in place for certain beneficiaries. This permit will allow applicants eligible for legal permanent residence to do so without having to leave the United States.

However, the Department itself announced via its Twitter account that it will not accept new applications until August 19.

🚨USCIS will not accept applications until August 19, 2024.

— USCIS Español (@USCIS_es) July 31, 2024

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for a temporary stay permit in the country, applicants must meet certain requirements:

• Being present in the United States without having been legally admitted or having temporary permission to stay.
• Have continuously resided in the United States for at least ten years until June 17, 2024.
• Be legally married to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024.
• Not having a criminal record that disqualifies them or represents a threat to national or public security.
• Demonstrate that they deserve a favorable exercise of discretion.

Certain noncitizen children of applicants may also benefit if they were physically present in the United States as of June 17, 2024, and have a qualifying stepchild relationship with a U.S. citizen.

Preparation and schedule

Although applications cannot be submitted under this process yet, a notice will be published in the Federal Register with additional details about eligibility and the application process, including the required form and associated fees. Applications submitted before the indicated date will be rejected.

Interested applicants can begin preparing by gathering the necessary documentation to prove their eligibility, such as:

• Evidence of a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024.
• Documentation proving identity, which may include:
  • Driver’s license or valid ID.
  • Birth certificate with photo ID.
  • Valid passport.
• Evidence of spouse’s U.S. citizenship.
• Evidence of continuous residence in the United States for at least ten years, such as:
  • Rent receipts or utility bills.
  • School records.
  • Hospital or medical records.
  • Statements from religious entities, unions or other organizations.
  • Official documents confirming participation in religious ceremonies.
  • Money order receipts.
  • Birth certificates of children born in the United States.
  • Dated bank transactions.
  • Receipts, titles, or automobile license records.
  • Deeds, mortgages or rental contracts.
  • Insurance policies.
  • Tax returns or tax receipts.

For non-citizen children, evidence could include:

• Birth certificate or adoption decree.
• Evidence of the non-citizen parent’s marriage to a U.S. citizen.
• Evidence of the child’s presence in the United States as of June 17, 2024.