On November 7, 2024, the Eastern District of Texas ruled that Keeping Families Together (Biden Parole-in-Place) exceeded DHS’s legal authority and cannot continue. In summary, the program is dead. DHS could appeal, but when Trump retakes office in January 2025, he would likely order DHS to withdraw the appeal.

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Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) for immigrants to file taxes

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On September 4, 2024, Attorney Pamela Peynado and Attorney Eric Adams at EA Law, LLC, will co-host a webinar about the Biden Parole Program (Keeping Families Together) via Zoom.

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HB1105 and 287(g) in Georgia

On August 26, 2024, a judge in Texas issued a 14-day pause against the Biden Parole-in-Place program approving the applications. The Republican party filed the lawsuit, because apparently Republicans hate the idea of efficient government programs. This program is for eligible spouses and children to bypass unnecessary and cumbersome regulations that would otherwise require the immigrant beneficiaries to travel to a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad before obtaining permanent residence. Read more at www.ealaw.org.

On August 16, 2024, USCIS published a filing guide for the Biden Parole-in-Place program that begins accepting applications on August 19, 2024. This program is for eligible spouses and children to bypass unnecessary and cumbersome regulations that would otherwise require the immigrant beneficiaries to travel to a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad before obtaining permanent residence. Read more at www.ealaw.org.

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Starting August 19, 2024, eligible spouses and children can apply for the Biden Administration's parole-in-place program to obtain permanent residence without traveling for a consular interview. Read more at www.ealaw.org.

EOIR has updated the court’s Respondent Access Portal.

USCIS published an update to President Biden’s announcement concerning the spouses and children of U.S. citizens, including guidance to prepare for the final rule on parole-in-place for these applicants. Read more here.

President Biden announced protections for undocumented spouses of American citizens, including DACA recipients, through an expansion of the "parole in place" program, which will reduce unnecessary administrative burdens and expedite “green card” processing for eligible applicants. This is a huge win for American families and immigrants. Read more here.

The United States Supreme Court recently issued a decision in Campos-Chaves v. Garland (2024), finding that the noncitizens cannot rescind their removal orders issued in absentia on the basis of defective notice.

The Biden White House might be considering expanding "parole in place" to let people adjust their status (become lawful permanent residents, or “green card” holders) without having to leave the U.S., making it possible for them to receive a work permit and a green card here.

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On April 1, 2024, USCIS updated its fee schedule. Read more here.

New Georgia Immigration Law - HB 1105

Can my 21-year-old U.S. citizen child help me get immigration benefits in the United States?