An exciting new Biden program will give undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. since June 17, 2014, and who are married to U.S. citizens as of June 17, 2024 or earlier, the chance to get green cards without leaving the U.S. This includes immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally.
This is obviously fantastic news for a lot of American families.
We’ll update this page once more information is released, but here are a few things to keep in mind:
- We still don’t have a lot of details about the program. It probably won’t be available until August. Wait until the program is available before hiring legal assistance.
- Be careful about who you have help you with this process. Some “notarios” may offer their services with this before the program details are finalized—some of them may take your money and disappear. Choosing the wrong person to assist you with this may cause you major problems, including the possibility of deportation. There are qualified immigration attorneys in the Idaho Falls area. You can contact us directly or you can find a list of qualified immigration attorneys at the American Immigration Lawyer Association here: https://ailalawyer.com/
- You will likely need to prove you’ve been in the U.S. the last ten years. Things like school records, paystubs, etc. will be helpful to show your history in the U.S. You can start collecting those now.
- You’ll also need to provide evidence of the marriage. Proof you’ve been living with your spouse, you share finances, and you share a life together. Lease agreements, joint bank statements, joint tax returns, and pictures are all helpful.
- Filing fees will likely be expensive. Start saving now.
- If Donald Trump becomes president, this program will most certainly be closed. Additionally, court cases could potentially stop or slow it. It has the potential to be a huge help to a lot of American families, but like anything in immigration, success is not guaranteed.
If you entered the U.S. illegally, you’ve been in the U.S. for at least ten years, and you’re married to a U.S. citizen, keep a close eye on this program. It may be the best way for you to get a green card.
You can find the official announcement of this program here.
