The new immigration program Parole in Place comes into effect in the United States.

This Monday, August 19, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched the new immigration process known as Parole in Place (PIP).

The program is aimed at thousands of undocumented immigrants who meet certain specific criteria and who could be one step closer to obtaining their residency in the country.

The Parole in Place is designed to consider, on a case-by-case basis, applications from individuals who are married to U.S. citizens, who have resided in the United States for 10 years or more, and who do not pose a threat to public or national security.

They must also qualify to apply for a status adjustment. The program offers a significant opportunity for those who have lived in the shadows, allowing them to regularize their immigration status and access a more stable life in the country.

The Parole in Place program - which was announced by the Biden Administration on June 17 of this year - is expected to grant temporary legal status to approximately 500,000 immigrants and 50,000 minors.

People who have ever faced deportation processes or have criminal records do not qualify for a status adjustment, which is why this is one of the most important indicators to consider.

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 prove their presence in the United States for ten years.

In this matter, valid documents include study titles, proof of tax payments, income proof, mortgage documents, among others.

Recently, authorities detected scams targeting potential beneficiaries. Scammers contact interested parties promising to expedite the process in exchange for a payment, which is false.

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

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