{"id":1284050,"date":"2024-08-05T10:34:45","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T05:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1284050"},"modified":"2024-08-05T10:37:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T05:07:53","slug":"500000-foreigners-can-now-become-us-citizens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/500000-foreigners-can-now-become-us-citizens\/","title":{"rendered":"500,000 Foreigners Can Now Become Permament US Citizens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Starting August 19, 2024, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept petitions for legalisation from certain undocumented spouses and stepchildren of US citizens. This move aims to provide a pathway to citizenship for over 500,000 foreign national spouses and 50,000 foreign national stepchildren who entered the US without a visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-9-6-2.jpg\" alt=\"500,000 Foreigners Can Now Become US Citizens\" class=\"wp-image-1284057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-9-6-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-9-6-2-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-9-6-2-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Path to Citizenship Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cpath to citizenship\u201d program targets non-citizen spouses and stepchildren of US citizens, offering them a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/world-news\/us-news\/us-to-accept-applications-from-foreign-nationals-for-permanent-residency-or-citizenship-key-details-here-101722697035402.html\">chance<\/a> to apply for permanent residency or citizenship. According to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), approximately 500,000 non-citizen spouses eligible for this program have resided in the US for an average of 23 years. The initiative seeks to address the long-term presence of these individuals and integrate them legally into the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility and Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for this program, candidates must meet specific criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marriage and Residency<\/strong>: Applicants must prove that they were married to a US citizen (or are the stepchild of one) as of June 17, 2024, and have lived in the US for at least 10 years without authorization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Criminal History<\/strong>: Candidates must have a clean criminal record, free of any offenses that would disqualify them from consideration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible individuals will be granted \u201cparole in place\u201d status, allowing them to live and work legally in the US without fear of deportation. Within three years, they may be granted a Green Card, paving the way for permanent residency and eventual citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Required Documentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must provide various documents to establish their eligibility, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personal Identification<\/strong>: Valid state or national driver&#8217;s license, passport, or birth certificate with photo ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof of Marriage<\/strong>: Birth certificate, passport, or Certificate of Naturalization of the US citizen spouse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuous Residency<\/strong>: Documents proving continuous US residence since June 17, 2024, such as utility bills, rent receipts, medical records, school records, and attestations from unions or religious institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Noncitizen Children<\/strong>: Evidence of the child&#8217;s relationship to the non-citizen parent (e.g., adoption decree or birth certificate) and proof of the non-citizen parent&#8217;s lawful marriage to a US citizen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Challenges and Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the program offers significant benefits, it also poses challenges. Applicants must gather comprehensive documentation and meet stringent criteria. However, the initiative represents a crucial step toward integrating long-term undocumented residents into the US legal framework, promoting stability and security for affected families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The USCIS&#8217;s new initiative marks a vital development in US immigration policy, providing a structured pathway for undocumented spouses and stepchildren of US citizens to achieve permanent residency and citizenship. With the potential to positively impact over half a million individuals, this program underscores the commitment to addressing immigration issues humanely and effectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting August 19, 2024, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept petitions for legalisation from certain undocumented spouses and stepchildren of US citizens. 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