'Keeping Families Together': New DHS Program Offers Parole-in-Place, Path to Citizenship for Half a Million

Aug 19, 2024, 07:00 PM

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched the 'Keeping Families Together' program, a new immigration initiative under President Joe Biden's administration. This program allows eligible noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to apply for parole-in-place status online, enabling them to legalize their status without leaving the country. The initiative is designed to prevent the separation of American families and could eventually provide a path to citizenship for up to half a million immigrants. The program aims to reduce barriers for noncitizen spouses and is seen as a significant shift in immigration policy, contrasting with previous deportation-focused approaches.