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Parole in PlaceWhat it is, what changed, what remains

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for Keeping Families Together now?

No. It was vacated on Nov. 7, 2024, and USCIS stopped accepting Form I-131F.

My spouse is a U.S. citizen but not in the military. Is there another parole in place?

Not a general program. Other options, such as a consular process with a waiver, may exist depending on your history. That needs individual advice.

Does military parole in place give me a green card?

No. It can satisfy the "paroled" requirement for adjustment of status. You still need an approved petition and must not be inadmissible, or must obtain any needed waiver.

Are military families exempt from the parole fee?

No. None of the ten exceptions in the law is for military families. The fee is $1,050 for parole granted on or after Oct. 16, 2026, and is not sent with the form. USCIS asks for it before approving.

Did the 2024 court ruling end military parole in place?

No. The judgment vacated only Keeping Families Together, and USCIS still lists military parole in place. The court's reasoning could be raised in future cases, so that question remains open.

Is approval guaranteed for military families?

No. It is discretionary and decided case by case.

Is this site part of USCIS?

No. It is a private law office site. Official forms are free at uscis.gov.

Sources

  1. USCIS, “Keeping Families Together”, last updated 01/24/2025 (accessed Oct. 26, 2026).
  2. GovInfo (U.S. Courts opinions), “Memorandum of Decision, Texas v. DHS, No. 6:24-cv-00306-JCB, Doc. 120 (E.D. Tex. Nov. 7, 2024)” (accessed Oct. 26, 2026).
  3. USCIS, “Discretionary Options for Military Members, Enlistees and Their Families”, last updated 09/22/2026 (accessed Oct. 26, 2026).
  4. GovInfo (U.S. Government Publishing Office), “Pub. L. 119-21 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), § 100004, Immigration Parole Fee, 139 Stat. 367-68, codified at 8 U.S.C. 1804” (accessed Oct. 26, 2026).
  5. Federal Register (DHS), “Certain DHS Immigration-Related Fees Required by HR-1: Fiscal Year 2027 Adjustments for Inflation (Oct. 1, 2026)” (accessed Oct. 26, 2026).