PIP Program

To qualify for PIP, applicants must:

1. Have entered the US without permission.

2. Be married to a US citizen as of June 17, 2024.

3. Have lived in the US for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024.

4. Meet other requirements related to criminal and immigration history [1][3].

If granted, recipients will:

1. Be protected from deportation for 3 years.

2. Be able to apply for a work permit.

3. Be eligible to apply for permanent residence (green card) through their US citizen spouse without having to leave the US [1][2].

According to estimates, this program could potentially benefit up to 500,000 undocumented spouses of US Citizens[2][4].

The specific application process has not yet been released. However:

1. USCIS will publish a notice in the Federal Register detailing the application process.

2. Applicants will need to submit supporting evidence and pay a fee.

3. Applications submitted before the official opening of the application period will be rejected [2][3].