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The worldwide economic crisis has been affecting several countries, which is why many citizens are migrating to the United States in search of better job opportunities for the benefit of their families. However, as many know, to enter the North American country you must have a work permit but in case you do not have it, there are other ways to do it. In this Depor article, learn all the details about humanitarian parole in the United States, how to obtain it, who it applies to, who it doesn't, and more.
What is humanitarian parole?
Humanitarian parole is a temporary residence permit, which is granted for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. With this permit, the foreign person can enter the United States.
This humanitarian parole program was created to solve the crisis at the border due to the high demand for illegal crossings. Therefore, 30,000 monthly permits are available to grant to citizens from Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti to work in the United States.
How to apply for humanitarian parole in the USA?
People who wish to apply for humanitarian parole must meet a series of requirements and here we detail them for you:
- 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 can demonstrate the ability to provide financial support and any other necessary support to the person applying for parole.
- Purchase your airfare to the United States.
- Comply with vaccination requirements and other public health requirements set by the US government.
Ineligible persons include:
- Those who have permanent residence or refugee status in any other country or have dual nationality.
- 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 irregularly crossed the borders of the United States, Mexico, or Panama after January 5, 2023.
How can a beneficiary of humanitarian parole bring their family through the same process?
Beneficiaries of humanitarian parole who have a sponsor in the United States can request that their immediate family members also enter the country.
According to the media, this process would benefit family units, as the opportunity to be a sponsor is not only for the person who is inviting to the country but also for their relatives, all through the same asylum process.