As of August 26, USCIS has paused the granting of Applications for Parole in Place for Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens. Due to a court order from the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, USCIS may not approve or adjudicate Form I-131F, PIP applications, although it is still accepting them.

In Texas v. Department of Homeland Security, Case Number 24-cv-306, the court administratively stayed DHS from granting PIP under Keeping Families Together for 14 days. The court may extend the period of this administrative stay for additional periods through mid-October.

The court order resulted from Plaintiff States requesting a temporary restraining order and stay of agency action to roll out the program.

Related resources:

USCIS Implements Form I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Undocumented Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens

USCIS Expected to Start Accepting Parole in Place Applications on August 19

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