Overview

• Applicants must meet specific criteria, including continuous U.S. presence for 10 years and marriage to a U.S. citizen before June 17, 2024.
• The program aims to prevent family separations and reduce the bureaucratic hurdles in adjusting immigration status.
• Eligible individuals can apply for permanent residency and work authorization for a fee, with no need to exit the U.S.
• Critics argue the program bypasses congressional authority and may worsen the border situation.
• The policy excludes those who left the U.S. voluntarily, leaving many families still separated.