The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a pre-published version of the Federal Notice it plans to publish on Aug. 20, 2024, concerning the Parole in Place (PIP) program for noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. If approved for PIP, these spouses and stepchildren may be able to apply for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status without having to leave the United States and apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. consulate overseas. The following are frequently asked questions related to key information contained in the Notice.