To be considered for a discretionary grant of parole in place under Keeping Families Together, you must meet these eligibility criteria:

If you are the noncitizen spouse of a U.S. citizen, you must:

• Be present in the United States without admission or parole;
• Have been continuously physically present in the United States since at least June 17, 2014, through the date of filing your request;
• Have a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen on or before June 17, 2024;
• Have no disqualifying criminal history and otherwise not deemed to be a threat to public safety, national security, or border security; and
• Submit biometrics and undergo required background checks and national security and public safety vetting.

If you are the noncitizen stepchild of a U.S. citizen, you must:

• Have been under the age of 21 and unmarried on June 17, 2024;
• Be present in the United States without admission or parole;
• Have been continuously physically present in the United States since at least June 17, 2024, through the date of filing your request;
• Have a noncitizen parent who entered into a legally valid marriage with a U.S. citizen on or before June 17, 2024, and before your 18th birthday;
• Have no disqualifying criminal history and otherwise not deemed to be a threat to public safety, national security, or border security*; and
• Submit biometrics and undergo required background checks and national security and public safety vetting.

The burden is on the requestor to demonstrate by a preponderance of the evidence that they meet the eligibility criteria, and that parole is warranted as a matter of discretion for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. A grant of parole in place under Keeping Families Together does not establish eligibility for other immigration benefits, including lawful permanent resident status.