IMMIGRATION NEWS

RELIEF FOR UNDOCUMENTED SPOUSES AND CHILDREN OF US CITIZENS!

Undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens who have been living in the United States for at least 10 years may be eligible to apply for your green card without leaving the United States, if, as of June 17, 2024:

• You are in the United States after entering without inspection;

• You have lived in the United States for at least 10 years and have never left;

• You are legally married to a U.S. citizen or have a qualifying stepchild relationship with a U.S. citizen; and

You do not have certain criminal history or pose a threat to national security or public safety.

If you meet these criteria, the government MAY grant you parole-in-place.

• Parole would be granted for a one-time period of three years.

• You may  also  be  eligible for  

employment authorization for up to three years.

• If you are granted parole, you may apply for your green card within three years of approval.

*Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis.

RELIEF FOR  DACA RECIPIENTS AND DREAMERS !

College-educated DACA recipients and Dreamers who are qualified for nonimmigrant status, such as an H-1B specialty occupation visa.

• You may be eligible to apply for a temporary visa more easily, if:

• You have a degree from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education; and

• You have an offer of employment from a U.S.

employer in a field related to your degree.