We understand that filling out a government form may be intimidating, but we want to caution the use of notaries to complete and submit the application for Parole in Place (PIP).
In the United States, notaries are NOT licensed or authorized to give legal advice on any legal matter to individuals regarding any legal matters—including those related to immigration laws and processes.
The application will likely need to be submitted online via your myUSCIS account and does not require the use of a notary to submit. However, notaries might be useful in translating evidence or supporting foreign-language documents into English, as required.
As of August 6, 2024, the official application has not been made public and any application submitted to USCIS before August 19, 2024, will be rejected. Beware of scams, notaries, and lawyers who can say they can submit your application before August 19, 2024, or promise guaranteed outcomes or money-back guarantees. Please double check if you are eligible for the program before applying. If an application is denied, applicants will lose out on the paid fee and may be placed into removal proceedings in immigration court.
To protect yourself from potential scams, remember:
- Do not pay for government application forms – forms are free, and you can download them at uscis.gov/forms;
- Ask for a written agreement that describes the services to be provided and is signed by the provider. Read the agreement before signing it, and keep the signed copy for your records;
- Get copies of documents prepared for you; and
- Ask for a written receipt that includes the name and address of the provider.
