Proactive Steps to Prepare for the New White House Family Parole in Place Policy

Proof of Continuous Residence in the U.S. for Ten Years

In light of the new White House Family Parole Policy for spouses of U.S. citizens, the Law Offices of Osas Iyamu, LLC is dedicated to helping you stay informed and prepared. While we await further guidance from USCIS, here are some proactive steps you can take to ensure you meet the requirements.

To establish your continuous residence in the U.S. for the past ten years (from June 17, 2014, to June 17, 2024), gather the following documents:

1. Bank statements showing regular transactions.
2. Medical records showing your name and address.
3. Utility bills (electricity, water, gas) showing your name and address.
4. Lease agreements or mortgage statements.
5. Employment records, including pay stubs,1099, and W-2 forms, for the past ten years.
6. Insurance policies (health, auto, home) listing your name and address.
7. School records for any children listing the parent and address of record.
8. Income tax returns filed for the past ten years.
9. Driver’s license records showing your address history.
10. Phone bills showing your name and address.
11. Affidavits from neighbors, landlords, or community members attesting to your residence over the past ten years.
12. Credit card statements showing regular transactions.

Proof of Relationship to U.S. Citizen Spouse

To demonstrate your relationship to your U.S. citizen spouse, collect the following:

1. Marriage certificate
2. Joint utility bills
3. Joint lease or mortgage documents.
4. Joint bank account statements.
5. Joint tax returns.
6. Photos of significant life events together as a couple
7. Birth certificates of any children born to the couple.
8. Travel itineraries or tickets for trips taken together.
9. Correspondence addressed to both spouses at the same address.
10. Life insurance policies listing each other as beneficiaries.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship of Spouse

Ensure you have documentation proving your spouse’s U.S. citizenship, such as:

1. Certificate of Citizenship.
2. U.S. passport (biometrics and signature pages).
3. U.S. birth certificate.
4. Consular Report of Birth Abroad.
5. Certificate of Naturalization.

Additional Supporting Documents

Compile any other credible evidence supporting your continuous residence and relationship to your U.S. citizen spouse.

Why These Steps Matter

These steps will place you in a strong position once USCIS releases further details about the application process. By gathering these documents in advance, you will be well-prepared to demonstrate your eligibility for parole in place, ensuring a smoother and more efficient application process.

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Stay Informed

Stay tuned for USCIS updates, and follow our blog for the latest information. Together, we can work towards keeping families united and ensuring that you meet the requirements for this important new policy.

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FAQs

1. What documents are necessary to prove continuous residence in the U.S. for ten years? 

To establish continuous residence, compile documents such as bank statements, medical records, utility bills, employment records, and tax returns covering the past ten years.

2. How can I demonstrate my relationship to my U.S. citizen spouse? 

Collect documentation such as your marriage certificate, joint bills, joint financial accounts, joint tax returns, and photos from significant life events with your spouse.

3. What evidence is required to prove my spouse’s U.S. citizenship?

Ensure you have available your spouse’s Certificate of Citizenship, U.S. passport, U.S. birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or Certificate of Naturalization.

4. Why is it important to gather these documents before USCIS releases further details about the application process? 

Preparing these documents in advance will help you quickly demonstrate eligibility for parole in place, ensuring a smoother application process once further guidelines are issued.