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The economic and social crisis has been worsening year by year worldwide, so many citizens are leaving their countries in search of a better future. With this panorama, thousands arrive daily to the United States to seek a new life. However, immigrants will need a special permit to live and work in order to improve their quality of life. In the following Depor article, learn about the Humanitarian Parole and important information about this benefit for foreigners in the United States. Keep reading for more details.
How long does Humanitarian Parole last?
Normally, temporary residence permits are granted for a period not exceeding one year. USCIS will specify the period necessary to fulfill the purpose of the permit as indicated in Part 3 of Form I-131.
Parole can end in two moments. The termination will depend on the event, between the following two, that occurs first.
- The date on which the permit period ends.
- The beneficiary leaves the United States.
What is Humanitarian Parole?
It is a temporary residence permit granted for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. With this permit, one can enter the United States without problems. It was created to solve the major crisis at the border due to high demand for illegal crossings. Therefore, 30,000 monthly permits are available for citizens from Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti.
Requirements for Humanitarian Parole in the USA
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) states that in order to initiate the process, the interested party must have a valid passport, as well as a sponsor in the United States who is willing to request the person's involvement in humanitarian parole.
In addition, the sponsor must demonstrate that they have the financial resources to support the stay for two years. USCIS announced the opening for migrants who entered the country and obtained a temporary residence permit ("parolees") to apply online for their work permit with Form I-765.
How to apply for humanitarian parole in the USA?
People who wish to apply for humanitarian parole must meet a series of requirements, which we detail below:
- Be nationals of Nicaragua, Cuba, Venezuela, or Haiti.
- Be outside the United States.
- Have a valid and current passport for international travel.
- Have a sponsor with legal status in the United States who demonstrates the ability to provide financial support and any other necessary support to the person applying for parole.
- Pay for their airfare to the United States.
- Comply with vaccination requirements and other public health requirements established by the US government.
The following individuals are not eligible:
- Those with permanent residency or refugee status in any other country or dual citizenship.
- Those who have received a deportation order from the United States in the previous five years or are subject to an inadmissibility ban based on a previous expulsion order.
- Those who have crossed the borders of the United States, Mexico, or Panama irregularly after January 5, 2023.