Overview, Tips, and Considerations When Applying for Keeping Families Together Parole in Place for Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens

This practice advisory describes the new “Keeping Families Together” parole in place process for certain spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens including what exactly is it and what you get if approved. It also details the eligibility requirements and application process as well as addressing some of the more “in the weeds” issues such as if the USC spouse is deceased, common law marriages, the different presumptions that apply depending on the applicant’s criminal history or if they have an

Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Sep 24, 2024 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from Immigrant Legal Resource Center on Detention / Bond; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

Topics

Detention / bond Crimes and categorical approach Family-based practice Children and SIJS

Workflows

Bond, detention, and habeas Crim-imm screening Children and SIJS Consular, visa, and 9 FAM Naturalization and adjustment

Forums

Cross-forum

Jurisdictions

National