Parole in Place for the Family of U.S. Military - In most cases, individuals who enter the United States without inspection cannot apply for adjustment of status from within the United States even if they have married a U.S. citizen. Usually, they must return to their home country where they apply for and are interviewed for admission into the United States. Known as consular processing, this ordeal can lead to very lengthy family separations and unbearable financial costs. Parole in place is a process that allows immediate relatives of those serving in active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, or who previously served in the U.S. Armed Forces or Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve to remain in the United States. If parole in place is granted, the spouse may then be eligible to file for adjustment of status from within the United States, and if approved, lawful permanent residency would be extended. Applying for Parole in Place P