On September 4, 2024, a Federal Court denied the Federal Government’s motion to vacate and extended the stay that was previously put in place to prevent the Department of Homeland Security from granting applications for the new Keeping Families Together (parole-in-place for certain spouses of US citizens). The court extended its
temporary stay and restraining order for an additional 14-day period, such that it expires at the end of September 23, 2024, though it may be extended again. DHS can and will continue to receive applications for the new program but are bar