On June 17, 2024, the Biden administration announced a “Keeping Families Together” parole-in-place process (KFT parole). KFT parole allows certain undocumented spouses and step-children of U.S. citizens to stay and work in the U.S. If granted KFT parole, this opens a path to apply for lawful permanent residency (a green card). Unfortunately, the process places broad restrictions on who can be granted KFT parole, unfairly penalizing immigrants who have had contact with the police and the criminal legal system. This unjustly leaves out many immigrants and is rooted in racist policing and prosecution practices which should not be used to tear families apart.
This national resource is meant to help immigrants understand how their contact with the criminal legal system can affect their ability to get KFT parole.
October 4, 2024 update: Due to a pending lawsuit against KFT parole, there is a stay in place that has been extended through early November 2024. Until at least November 8, 2024 USCIS will accept applications but cannot approve KFT parole during this time. Visit www.uscis.gov/keepingfamiliestogether for more information.