Parole-in-Place Will Benefit 455,000 US Families and Improve the US Economy

CMS, July 5, 2024

"President Biden’s recent decision to extend parole-in-place to the undocumented spouses of US citizens who entered the country without inspection is a significant first step in strengthening American families and the US economy. Under the program, the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) estimates that 455,000 undocumented spouses of US citizens with 1) marriages valid before June 17, 2024 and 2) proof of presence in the country since June 2014 are protected from the looming threat of deportation, have the opportunity to pursue a pathway to citizenship, and are able to obtain official work authorization."