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
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