Biden’s immigration relief program opens for applicants

washington — The Biden administration on Monday launched a parole program for spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens, allowing them to apply for lawful permanent residence without leaving the country and avoiding a potential ban on reentry. The program, announced June 17, is known as parole in place. Parole under immigration law is very different than in the criminal justice context, according to the American Immigration Council. Under immigration law, parole is a way for a noncitizen to enter...