Wichmer & Groneck, LLC 2025-03-31T11:42:39Z https://www.immigrantlawcenter.com/feed/atom/ WordPress /wp-content/uploads/sites/1101010/2019/05/cropped-site-identity-32x32.jpg On Behalf of Wichmer & Groneck, LLC https://www.immigrantlawcenter.com/?p=48128 2024-06-18T18:01:42Z 2024-06-18T18:01:42Z

who have lived in the United States for 10 years or more.

do not pose a threat to public safety or national security.

are otherwise eligible to apply for adjustment of status.

and merit a favorable exercise of discretion.

If eligible, these noncitizens will be able to apply for lawful permanent residence without leaving the United States. DHS estimates that approximately 500,000 noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens could be eligible to access this process; on average, these noncitizens have resided in the United States for 23 years. Approximately 50,000 children of these spouses also will be eligible for this process. Note that noncitizens who pose a threat to national security or public safety will not be eligible for this process. If a noncitizen poses a threat to national security or public safety, DHS will detain, remove, or refer them to other federal agencies for further vetting, investigation, or prosecution as appropriate. Eligibility and Process

• To be considered on a case-by-case basis for this process, an individual must:
• Be present in the United States without admission or parole;
• Have been continuously present in the United States for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024; and
• Have a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024.
• In addition, individuals must have no disqualifying criminal history or otherwise constitute a threat to national security or public safety and should otherwise merit a favorable exercise of discretion.

Noncitizen children of potential requestors may also be considered for parole under this process if they are physically present in the United States without admission or parole and have a qualifying stepchild relationship with a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024. Upon receipt of a properly filed parole-in-place request, USCIS will determine on a case-by-case basis whether a grant of parole is warranted and whether the applicant merits a favorable exercise of discretion. All requests will take into consideration the potential requestor’s previous immigration history, criminal history, the results of background checks and national security and public safety vetting, and any other relevant information available to or requested by USCIS. USCIS has strong processes in place to identify and address potential fraud, which will be applied here to ensure the integrity of this program. A Federal Register notice will be published that outlines the specific steps to be considered under this program. To be considered, an individual must file a form with USCIS along with supporting documentation to show they meet the requirements and pay a fee. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process, including a notice in the Federal Register, will be published soon. USCIS will reject any filings or individual requests received before the application period begins later this summer.]]> On Behalf of Wichmer & Groneck, LLC https://www.immigrantlawcenter.com/?p=47777 2022-02-15T06:00:39Z 2022-02-15T05:59:37Z

What has changed? So far, aside from some help for clients in removal (deportation) proceedings, there hasn’t been much change in Immigration law. Many bills have been introduced and debated in Congress but so far, no significant changes have been enacted into law. However, we think that it is likely that in the near future some sort of legislation will be passed to address the situation of so many people who have lived here a long time yet have no work authorization. We are ready to help you if or when that happens. Please call or email us if you hear news or rumors that Immigration law has changed or if you have any questions about your case under the current administration. We are dedicated to staying on top of all developments in the law to best serve our clients.]]> On Behalf of Wichmer & Groneck, LLC https://www.immigrantlawcenter.com/?p=46661 2019-10-17T16:50:35Z 2019-06-04T15:56:33Z

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