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DHS Announces GreenCard Pathway for US Citizen Spouses who are in the US without a legal status

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a new process to allow US citizen spouses who entered the US without inspection to gain a status that can allow them to file a green card.  Termed “parole” status it will be considered on a case-by-case basis if the following conditions are met:

  • The foreign national spouse must be present in the United States without a legal admission or parole;

  • The foreign national spouse must not have a disqualifying criminal history or be a threat to national security or public safety;

  • The spouse must have been continuously present in the United States for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024;

  • There must be a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024;

  • Noncitizen children may also be considered for parole under this process.

This process is expected to become available on August 19th.   

You can access more information at: https://www.uscis.gov/keepingfamiliestogether or contact Law Office of Adrienne J Vaughan LLC at contact@ajvimmigrationlaw.com or 617-840-8515.

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