On November 14, 2013 - after much controversy in the past years - the USCIS has finally clarified in its Policy Memorandum (PM-602-0093) that certain individuals who entered the U.S. pursuant to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) may apply for Adjustment of Status in the United States, including those who violated their 90-day term of stay.

Read the policy Memo here: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/nativedocuments/2013-1114_AOS_VWP_Entrants_PM_Effective.pdf

The Obama administration issued a new policy on November 15, 2013 that will allow immigrants in the United States illegally who are close relatives of active military troops and veterans to stay and move toward becoming permanent residents.

The administration applied the policy broadly, extending it to all active-duty members of the armed forces, to reservists including the National Guard, and to all veterans. Their spouses, children and parents will be eligible for a “parole in place,” a term that means they will be authorized to remain in the United States and many can proceed with applications for legal residency.

Read the policy memo here:

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/2013/2013-1115_Parole_in_Place_Memo_.pdf