{"id":2573,"date":"2024-09-06T17:56:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T17:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/?p=2573"},"modified":"2024-10-02T18:05:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T18:05:07","slug":"the-parole-in-place-program-is-updated-with-the-keeping-families-together-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/the-parole-in-place-program-is-updated-with-the-keeping-families-together-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Parole in Place Program is Updated with the Keeping Families Together Policy\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/us-immigration\/family-based-green-card\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2579 \" src=\"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/09\/Keeping-Families-Together-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Keeping Families Together\" width=\"403\" height=\"267\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For those seeking to immigrate to the United States to be reunited with their loved ones, the family green card remains one of the most effective pathways. This immigration option allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor certain family members to join them in the U.S., offering a way to bring families together. In recent years, the Parole in Place (PIP) program has become an essential tool for families facing immigration challenges. With the recent expansion of this program under President Biden\u2019s Keeping Families Together policy, even more families may benefit from this initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Originally implemented in 2013 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Parole in Place program was designed to support the spouses, children, and parents of U.S. military personnel, veterans, and members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve who were in the United States without lawful status. PIP allows these individuals to remain in the U.S. while applying for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/us-immigration\/family-based-green-card\/\">family green card<\/a>, avoiding the need to leave the country and risk facing a reentry bar.<\/p>\n<p>Recognizing the critical role that family unity plays in the well-being of service members and the strength of the U.S. military, President Biden recently expanded the PIP program through the Keeping Families Together policy. This policy broadens the eligibility for PIP, extending it to more families who are facing separation due to immigration issues. The expansion aims to ensure that more families of military personnel can stay together, reducing the stress and uncertainty that can come with immigration challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Under the expanded PIP program, eligible family members can adjust their status from within the U.S. and apply for a family green card without the need to return to their home country. This policy not only helps to keep military families intact but also streamlines the process for those seeking to obtain lawful permanent residency in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>The family green card process can be complex, especially with the new policies and expansions. Whether you are seeking to reunite with your family or are already in the U.S. and looking to adjust your status, understanding your eligibility and the specific requirements is crucial.<\/p>\n<p>At Pilkington Immigration, our experienced consultants are here to help you navigate these changes and determine the best course of action based on your unique situation. We can guide you through the steps necessary to obtain a family green card and advise you on how to work toward U.S. citizenship. Our team is dedicated to helping you and your family achieve your immigration goals.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Pilkington Immigration today to learn more about how we can assist you in reuniting with your loved ones and securing your future in the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For those seeking to immigrate to the United States to be reunited with their loved ones, the family green card remains one of the most effective pathways. This immigration option allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor certain family members to join them in the U.S., offering a way to bring families together. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1677\" src=\"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/04\/PGWP-300x251-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" \/>\n\nAs of April 6, 2023, those who are currently or formerly on a Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) could be eligible for an 18 month Open Work Permit. Those who wish to apply will have until December 31, 2023.\n\nThe benefit for this Open Work Permit is that it grants the individual the ability to work any job and for any employer in Canada for up to 18 additional months.\n\nAs per IRCC, eligible candidates will be able to:\n<ul>\n \t<li>opt into a simplified process to extend their work permit, or<\/li>\n \t<li>apply to extend their work permit, or<\/li>\n \t<li>apply to restore their status and get a new work permit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nEven if a candidate is not eligible to opt in, they can still apply for a work permit.\n\nSee <a href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen60.com\/s3t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0V1-gmb8cp8kBW25MZTD59hl3kW7_k2841CX6NGW35QNyY2PynM_W7vZ0Py8kpgz-f197v5Y04?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-3F4FzJW3H34sw3yML2qW1Lyz5B3S-qPyW4fJg0T1GHbGRW4hFZJc4cfK-XW4fJg-S41Y76NW45lYRp49SzG1W3K96C743WgprW3F4FzJ3H34yvW3K8Qz94ff6B5W4cQ9YB49HRfrW3zhs7S41p1cXW49MW8W3K8Qz9W4fdgXX3ZTPLWw4cg7Ws9x12&amp;si=8000000016645336&amp;pi=1b369650-4437-45f0-83d7-642df18d96a2\">IRCC website<\/a> for more information on this opportunity.\n\nIRCC has emailed those who may be eligible for the process to extend their work permit. The message comes from an email that ends in @cic.gc.ca or @notifications.canada.ca. IRCC notes that such individuals must take action before May 20, 2023 and apply before their work permit expires.\n\nTo be eligible for the simplified process, you must:\n\n1)\u00a0Reside in Canada\n\n2)\u00a0Log into your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen60.com\/s3t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0V1-gmb8cp8kBW25MZTD59hl3kW7_k2841CX6NGW35QNyY2PynM_W7vZ0Py8kpgz-f197v5Y04?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-3F4FzJW3H34sw3yML2qW1Lyz5B3S-qPyW4fJg0T1GHbGRW4hFZJc4cfK-XW4fJg-S41Y76NW45lYRp49SzG1W3K96BL45S_3cW3F4G5h43TwfrW3F5tD341Yswq4S6TW1&amp;si=8000000016645336&amp;pi=1b369650-4437-45f0-83d7-642df18d96a2\">IRCC Secure Account<\/a>\u00a0to:\n<ul>\n \t<li>ensure that your mailing address is up to date<\/li>\n \t<li>confirm your passport information is up to date and has an expiration date of June 2025 or later, and<\/li>\n \t<li>opt in for up to an additional 18 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you do not have an account, you will need to register for an IRCC Secure Account and link your most recent PGWP application to your account before May 20, 2023.\n\nAbout the Open Work Permit extension:\n\nRecently, Canada\u2019s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser announced that the IRCC would enable those who are eligible as former or current PGWP holders access to a new Open Work Permit.\n\nTypically a PGWP is non-renewable, and those with an expiring PGWP would have to find another way to remain in the country or leave. However, Fraser indicated the purpose of this initiative will help employers in Canada address their labour shortages and provide PGWP holders time to potentially consider permanent residency. PGWPs allow eligible international graduates to work for up to 3 years after they complete their studies in the country. The ultimate length of the PGWP depends on the length of the completed program of study. \u00a0PGWPs are of high interest as they allow graduates to build their eligibility for permanent residency.\n\nMajority of Canada\u2019s economic class immigration programs reward candidates who have Canadian work experience since Stats Canada shows the experience supports the labour market integration upon gaining permanent residence. This shows why Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, and other economic class pathways provide more points and or dedicated streams to those with experience in Canada. In 2022, Canada hosted a record 800,000 international students. Nearly 98,000 PGWP holders transitioned to permanent residence last year, accounting for over 80% of all temporary residents who transitioned to PR.\n\nWhen this announcement was made, IRCC suggested there were over 286,000 PGWP holders in Canada at the end of 2022. The department estimates nearly 127,000 PGWPs will expire in 2023. However approximately 67,000 PGWP holders have already applied for PR, and would not need to apply for a new Open Work Permit.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[17],"class_list":["post-2573","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news-events","tag-the-parole-in-place-program-is-updated-with-the-keeping-families-together-policy"],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"Staff","author_link":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/author\/andrew\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2573","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2573"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2573\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2582,"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2573\/revisions\/2582"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2573"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2573"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}