"Parole in place" the option for immigrants in the U.S. seeking a status adjustment.

The Parole in Place (PIP) program, announced by the Biden Administration on June 17, 2024, aims to grant temporary legal status to about 500,000 immigrants and 50,000 minors.

There is a group of requirements that beneficiaries must meet. First, they must have a marital relationship with a U.S. citizen dated before June 17, 2024. They must have 10 years of continuous residence in the United States and qualify for a status adjustment.

There are people who at some point faced deportation processes, or have certain criminal records and do not qualify for a status adjustment, which is why this is one of the most important indicators to consider.

The minor children of the applicant for Parole in Place can benefit from this program. However, for this age group, the number of available capacities is lower, approximately 50,000.

Lawyers recommend that those interested in Parole in Place begin preparing their files, gathering marriage certificates, children's birth certificates, passports, citizenship information, employment data, and documents that demonstrate their presence in the United States for ten years.

In this matter, study titles, tax payment receipts, income documents, mortgages, etc. are valid.

Applications to enter this program cannot be initiated until August 19, 2024. Although the date is very close, the government has not provided detailed instructions on how Parole in Place will be implemented.

The prices for the fees of the procedures are still unknown, which is why many lawyers refuse to take on cases at this time.

Last week, authorities detected scams targeting potential beneficiaries. Scammers contact interested parties promising to expedite the processes in exchange for payment, which is false.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned potential recipients that if someone promises that they can apply now or put them on a special list, they should know that they are dealing with a scammer. There is no way to expedite the process.

It is crucial for those interested to seek information only from official sources, such as the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services website, to avoid falling victim to fraud.

This program represents a significant hope for many families with mixed immigration status, but it is essential to stay informed and prevent possible scams.