Hi, @Cindygarcia8555, We believe it will be possible to file for PIP and adjustment of status even if your waiver is approved, and even if you decide not to attend the appointment in Ciudad Juarez. It is important to note that changing your strategy for achieving residency at this stage of your case may actually add significantly to the amount of time you’ll be waiting for your green card. However, for some people, the additional time and expense will be worth it if they do not have to travel outside the USA to finalize the process. This is a decision that each applicant and family will need to make depending on their individual circumstances.
Hello, @Miguelv546, At this time, we are not sure - though it is likely that the processing times will grow longer as more people apply for the program. If you are hoping for a shorter processing time, we recommend filing your application as early as possible.
Hello, @Karenmoreno9545, Right now, it is not clear if people who naturalize after June 17 will be able to request PIP for their spouses. Once the regulations are published, we should have more clarity about this. Also, in the past, we have seen eligibility for certain programs expand over time - for example, when the I-601A Provisional Waiver of Inadmissibility was introduced, it was only available to spouses of U.S. citizens. Eventually, however, it opened up for everyone who could potentially qualify, meaning spouses and children of residents, parents of U.S. citizens, etc. Hopefully this will be a similar situation, where after the program gets started and overcomes legal challenges against it (if any), eligibility will open up for other people. That is what we’re hoping, but of course, only time will tell.
Hello, @Sunny-ym7pi, At this time, it appears that the PIP program will be available to spouses and minor, unmarried children of U.S. citizens. However, we will have additional clarity about these questions once the regulations are finalized and published.
Hello, @SaizadSunesara, As far as we know, if the petitioner was a U.S. citizen on or before June 17, 2024, then their spouse should be able to apply, provided they meet the physical presence requirements and have no disqualifying criminal convictions. A naturalization on June 10 should work!
Jennifer, your knowledge of immigration law and policy is impressive. Thanks for breaking down such a complicated topic with clarity and expertise.
Thank you for your kind words!
What happened if your waiver approved now and just waiting for appointment to Juarez for approval? Can they change my appointment here in U .S now??
That’s a great question. I also want to know the same thing
Hi, @Cindygarcia8555,
We believe it will be possible to file for PIP and adjustment of status even if your waiver is approved, and even if you decide not to attend the appointment in Ciudad Juarez. It is important to note that changing your strategy for achieving residency at this stage of your case may actually add significantly to the amount of time you’ll be waiting for your green card. However, for some people, the additional time and expense will be worth it if they do not have to travel outside the USA to finalize the process. This is a decision that each applicant and family will need to make depending on their individual circumstances.
How long is the process when the paperwork is submitted?
Hello, @Miguelv546,
At this time, we are not sure - though it is likely that the processing times will grow longer as more people apply for the program. If you are hoping for a shorter processing time, we recommend filing your application as early as possible.
I have the same question as @SaizadSunesara. What if the spouse became a citizen after the announcement?
Hello, @Karenmoreno9545,
Right now, it is not clear if people who naturalize after June 17 will be able to request PIP for their spouses. Once the regulations are published, we should have more clarity about this. Also, in the past, we have seen eligibility for certain programs expand over time - for example, when the I-601A Provisional Waiver of Inadmissibility was introduced, it was only available to spouses of U.S. citizens. Eventually, however, it opened up for everyone who could potentially qualify, meaning spouses and children of residents, parents of U.S. citizens, etc. Hopefully this will be a similar situation, where after the program gets started and overcomes legal challenges against it (if any), eligibility will open up for other people. That is what we’re hoping, but of course, only time will tell.
I have a father with citizenship. I've been in the U.S. illegal for 20 years. But when I came in legally
Is this program possible to apply?
Hello, @Sunny-ym7pi,
At this time, it appears that the PIP program will be available to spouses and minor, unmarried children of U.S. citizens. However, we will have additional clarity about these questions once the regulations are finalized and published.
@@jlw.immigrationlaw Thank you for your answer. I am a single child with a divorce history. I hope the amnesty will be extended further.
my wife us citizen on July 10,2024 we are married since 2020 still I m eligible this program?
Hello, @SaizadSunesara,
As far as we know, if the petitioner was a U.S. citizen on or before June 17, 2024, then their spouse should be able to apply, provided they meet the physical presence requirements and have no disqualifying criminal convictions. A naturalization on June 10 should work!
@@jlw.immigrationlaw any update?