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Pre-Screening for Immigration Application Workshop

This form was created by The Resurrection Project (TRP), a nonprofit organization in Chicago that helps immigrants navigate the immigration system, in collaboration with other immigrant-serving nonprofits.

This form is intended for immigrants living in Illinois who are considering applying for an immigration benefit. By completing this pre-screening form, you may be invited to participate in a free workshop to complete a legal screening, and if eligible, your immigration application.

IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY RESIDING IN A CITY SHELTER, please contact your case manager to register.

You must complete a separate form for each family member (including minor children) that intends to apply for an immigration benefit.  Questions with a red asterisk are required.

Expanded Parole in Place is a new initiative announced by the Biden-Harris administration that allows eligible undocumented spouses and stepchildren of US citizens to apply for lawful permanent status without leaving the country.

On August 26th there was a court ruling in Texas that prevents USCIS from granting Prole in Place. While immigration cannot approve applications, individuals can still submit their applications, if eligible.

You may be eligible for Parole in Place (PIP) if you are an individual who:

Is present in the US without admission or parole;
Has been legally married to a US citizen as of June 17, 2024; AND
Has been continuously and physically present in the US for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024.

If you are a stepchild of US citizen who:

Has been physically present in the US without inspection;
Is unmarried
Is under the age of 21; AND
Were under the age of 18 when their undocumented parent married their US citizen stepparent.

You may be eligible for Parole in Place based off of the responses to these questions. Please continue to register for an upcoming immigration workshop where you can learn more about the Parole in Place (PIP) program and have a legal representative review your documents.  If eligible, you will be invited to attend a separate event to prepare and submit your application.

Unfortunately, you do not appear to be eligible for Parole in Place (PIP) at this time. Consult with a legal service provider if you believe you may be eligible for this or another immigration benefit. Visit ilaccesstojustice.com to find a legal service provider in your area.

TPS (Temporary Protected Status) is a temporary immigration status that provides protection from deportation and the ability to apply for a work permit.

To be eligible for TPS, you must:

Be from a country on the current TPS designation list
Have entered the United States by a certain date
Pass security and background checks

Pre-Screening Questions: TPS

You may be eligible for TPS. Please continue to register for an upcoming pro se workshop where a legal representative will review your case to determine if you are eligible for TPS and work permit.

Unfortunately, you do not appear to be eligible for TPS at this time. Please continue with Part 5: Eligibility for Employment Authorization Document.

Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) are work permits. There are many ways to qualify for an EAD. Many southern border arrivals who are processed by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are given parole and allowed to lawfully enter the United States. Depending on the type of parole, an individual may be eligible to apply for an EAD.

You appear eligible to attend an immigration application workshop to apply for EAD. Please continue to register.

Unfortunately, you do not appear to be eligible for an immigration application workshop at this time. Consult with a legal service provider if you believe you may be eligible for another immigration benefit or if you are interested in seeking asylum. Find additional resources at welcometoil.org .

List information for every family member that is residing with you AND that will be applying for an immigration benefit with you: