Status of the Keeping Families Together Parole Process, Possible Outcomes of the Ongoing Lawsuit, and Risks of Applying Now

The Keeping Families Together (KFT) process, which was announced by the Department of Homeland Security in June 2024, could help up to 550,000 individuals in mixed-status families stay together in the United States. Sixteen Republican-led states sued to prevent the program from going forward, in effect seeking to deprive these individuals of family unity. For now, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services can accept KFT applications, but cannot approve or deny applications. Through this community FAQ, you will learn more about the KFT process and the lawsuit challenging the process, what may happen with the program after the November election, and what the risks of applying for KFT are right now.