Parole in lieu for spouses of US citizens.

A few days ago, the new program of the Biden administration called “Keeping Families Together” began, which will allow spouses and children of US citizens, who have entered the United States illegally regularly, to legalize their immigration status without having to leave the country.

To better understand what parole in lieu, or permission to remain, means, we are joined by Marlene Galaz, Director of Immigrant Rights Policy, for the New York Immigration Coalition.

Questions:

1. Marlene, explain to us how the program works, who exactly is eligible, and how many people would benefit from it.

2. Now, what do interested parties have to show and what documents can they present to register in the program?

3. How can they apply for this benefit? Is there a cost or deadline?

4. What does it mean for families to have the opportunity to correct their immigration situation with this program?

5. And finally, what advice do you give to applicants to, for example, avoid some kind of fraud?

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