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At Kasturi Law, LLC, our immigration and nationality law attorney and law firm founder, Shobhana Kasturi, has over 27 years of legal experience and a decade of experience representing individuals and families throughout Illinois. We are here to help our clients at every turn of their immigration journey, including those seeking to take advantage of Keeping Families Together.

This is officially called the Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens, and applications for I-131F are now available online!

Keeping Families Together

What are the Eligibility Criteria for Keeping Families Together?

To be considered for this process as a noncitizen spouse of a U.S. citizen, you must:

  • Be present in the United States without admission or parole;
  • Have been continuously physically present in the United States since at least June 17, 2014, through the date of filing your request;
  • Have a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen on or before June 17, 2024;
  • Have no disqualifying criminal history and otherwise not deemed to be a threat to public safety, national security, or border security; and
  • Submit biometrics and undergo required background checks and national security and public safety vetting.

To be considered for this process as a noncitizen stepchild of a U.S. citizen, you must:

  • Have been under the age of 21 and unmarried on June 17, 2024;
  • Be present in the United States without admission or parole;
  • Have been continuously physically present in the United States since at least June 17, 2024, through the date of filing your request;
  • Have a noncitizen parent who entered into a legally valid marriage with a U.S. citizen on or before June 17, 2024, and before your 18th birthday;
  • Have no disqualifying criminal history and otherwise not deemed to be a threat to public safety, national security, or border security*; and
  • Submit biometrics and undergo required background checks and national security and public safety vetting.

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Contact Our Immigration Attorney Today at Kasturi Law, LLC

If you need help with your I-131F application and overall immigration journey, contact our immigration law firm today to schedule a consultation.

Whether you prefer an in-person meeting, a phone call, or a Zoom session, we are here to accommodate you. You can even schedule a consultation directly using our online calendar, choosing between 30-minute or 60-minute timeframes. We value your time and want to ensure that your immigration questions receive the attention they deserve, helping you move forward confidently.