Noncitizen stepchild of a US citizen can file independently regardless of whether their noncitizen parent is also applying or eligible for PIP. Here are the requirements: - Have their birth certificate and proof of their parents’ valid marriage. - Be present in the United States without admission or parole; - Have a parent who entered into a legally valid marriage with a U.S. citizen on or before June 17, 2024 and before the child's 18th birthday; - Have been continuously physically present in t…

If you're eligible and currently in removal proceedings (but don't have a final removal order), you can apply for parole in place. Noncitizens in removal proceedings may apply for parole in place under this process before USCIS if they otherwise qualify under this process. USCIS will weigh, on a case-by-case basis, the existence and circumstances of the removal proceedings, as well as the applicant’s positive equities, in determining whether to grant parole in place. However, a noncitizen who is…

Your Common Law Marriage Could Get You a Green Card! In Biden's new program, one of the eligibility requirements is that applicants must be married to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024. If this requirement is preventing you from pursuing this program, don’t worry! If you have a common law marriage you could help be eligible for Biden’s Parole program! What is a common law marriage in Texas? In short, it is a mutual agreement of marriage between two partners who live together. To establish a com…

Updates for TPS Recipients! USCIS announced WORK PERMIT EXTENSIONS for recipients of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)! If you have already re-registered for TPS, no action is required for the work permit extension. You will receive the extension notice by mail. NOTE: Your TPS status must be valid and you are required to re-register if you have not already done so. The following is a list of extension dates for each country: El Salvador now runs through March 9, 2025; Honduras now runs through Ju…