All materials have been prepared for general information purposes only to permit you to learn more about certain immigration matters and UCIMM services. The information presented is not legal advice, is not to be acted on as such, may not be current and is subject to change without notice.
June 2024 President Biden Immigration Policies
On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced two immigration policies that will facilitate access to existing pathways to lawful status for certain undocumented immigrants. The first policy is known as Parole in Place (“PIP”) for Undocumented Spouses or Children (including stepchildren) of U.S. Citizens. The second policy clarifies eligibility and expedites access to a waiver (aka a “pardon”) that some undocumented immigrants pursuing an employment-based visa may need in order to receive the visa.
Below are resources to help you understand and prepare for these policy changes.
- Parole in Place (PIP) for Spouses or Children of U.S. Citizens
- Disclaimer: The Parole-in-Place Program will not be available until August 19, 2024. The program could be changed or terminated at any time. Make sure you consult with a qualified immigration legal services provider to determine your eligibility and make an informed decision about whether you may want to apply.
Who is eligible for PIP
What you can do to Prepare: Document Checklist
Parole in Place Policy for Spouses or Children of US Citizens webinar, August 20, 2024 - Employment-Based Visas for DACA Recipients and Other Undocumented Immigrants
Resources forthcoming
DACA
- UCIMM DACA Statements, FAQs, & Webinars
- March 12, 2025: Update About Fifth Circuit DACA Decision Mandate
September 2023 DACA Update
Webinar: Fall 2022 Welcome Webinar & DACA Update
October 2022 DACA Update on Fifth Circuit Decisions (English & Spanish)
August 2022 UCIMM Statement & FAQ Regarding the New DACA Regulation
July 2021 UCIMM Statement & FAQ Regarding Texas v. USA
June 2020 UCIMM Statement Regarding the U.S. Supreme Court DACA Ruling - USCIS DACA FAQs & Forms
USCIS Forms & Instructions
- Initial DACA Materials
UCIMM Initial DACA PowerPoint Presentation (link forthcoming)
- DACA Advance Parole
Advance Parole FAQ for Parents of Children with DACA (English & Spanish)
UCIMM FAQ: Advance Parole for DACA Recipients
SIJS - Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
- UCIMM SIJS Toolkit
- SIJS Case Narratives
SIJS FAQ
SIJS Flowchart
SIJS Legal Elements Chart
California Court Resource Webpages
Non-UC Immigrant Attorney & Nonprofit Referral List
SIJS Social Media Toolkit - USCIS Forms & Instructions
- Form I-360, Petition for SIJS
- Other SIJS Resources
- Deferred Action: I have my approval notice. What happens now? (English & Spanish)
November 2022 SIJS Backlog Fact Sheet (English & Spanish)
Understanding Visa Retrogression
Other Types of Immigration Relief
- Humanitarian Immigration
- UCIMM FAQ: U Visas for Survivors of Crimes
UCIMM Fact Sheet: Deferred Action for Immigrants In Labor Disputes - Family Immigration
- UCIMM/UCLA Webinar: Love is in the Air - Marriage-Based Petitions, April 20, 2022
- Employment Immigration
- UCIMM Webinar: Employment-Based Immigration, March 4, 2021
Other Legal Resources
- Safety Planning for Immigrant Families
- Safety Planning for Immigrant Families webinar - December 13, 2024
- Traveling While Undocumented
- Traveling While Undocumented webinar - November 22, 2024
- Immigrant Workers' Rights
- UCIMM Webinar: Immigrant Workers' Rights, April 14, 2022
- REAL ID
- UCIMM REAL ID FAQ
- Public Charge & Public Benefits
- ILRC Public Charge Safe to Use List (English & Spanish)
ILRC Public Benefits for Noncitizens in California - Immigrants & Marijuana/Cannabis
- Marijuana Advisory Poster
Marijuana: What Non-Citizens Need to Know - Background Checks
- FAQ: California Department of Justice (DOJ) Background Checks and Undocumented Students in California Higher Education
- Rights and Restrictions of Legal Permanent Residents
- Rights and Restrictions of Legal Permanent Residents
- Know Your Rights
- Know Your Rights as a Non-Citizen Protestor webinar - November 1, 2024
Know Your Rights Card - Resources in Tagalog
- 2024 USCIS Filing Fee Changes
Advance Parole for DACA Recipients - FAQ
Advance Parole FAQ for Parents of Children with DACA
Deferred Action for Immigrant in Labor Disputes - Fact Sheet
Marijuana - What Noncitizens Need to Know
Real ID FAQ
SIJS Elements Charts
SIJS FAQ
U Visas for Survivors of Crimes - FAQ - Understanding Immigration Detention and How to Support those Detained
- Understanding Immigration Detention and Opportunities to Support UC Affiliates
USCIS
- USCIS Filing Fee Changes
- 2024 USCIS Filing Fee Changes
- USCIS Online Accounts
- UCIMM FAQ: USCIS Online Accounts
- USCIS Case Inquiries
USCIS Case Status Online
USCIS Case Inquiries (case outside normal processing time; did not receive notice/card/document by mail; appointment accommodations; typographic error)- Form I-9
- About Form I-9s
- USCIS Forms & Instructions
- All Forms
Form AR-11, Change of Address
Form G-28, G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney
Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Form I-130, Family Petition
Form I-131, Application for Travel Document/Advance Parole
Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant
Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
Form I-485, Adjustment of Status
Form I-601, Inadmissibility Waiver Application
Form I-601A, Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Application
Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
Form I-912, Fee Waiver Request
Form I-918, U Visa Petition
Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Archive
- Webinars
Webinar: Marriage-Based Petitions, April 20, 2022
Webinar: Immigration Policy Updates, November 17, 2021
Webinar: Advance Parole Applications, May 25, 2021
Webinar: Policy Updates - Biden's Immigration Plans, January 22, 2021