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In the following note we tell you all the details. Many are the people who leave their countries daily to emigrate to the United States in search of the 'American dream', for a better future for themselves and their families. However, there is a huge number of people who later want to bring their relatives to the United States, and for this there is a procedure called 'Humanitarian Parole', where you can apply to be a sponsor and bring a close family member to live with you in the state where you are residing.
What is Humanitarian Parole?
It is a temporary stay permit granted for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. With this permit, you can enter the United States without any problems. It was created to solve the great crisis at the border due to the high demand for illegal crossings. Therefore, 30,000 monthly permits are available to grant to citizens of Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti.
Requirements for Humanitarian Parole in the USA
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) states that in order to start 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 participation 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 temporary stay permits ("parolees") to apply online for their work permit with Form I-765.
How long does Humanitarian Parole last?
Normally, the temporary stay permit is granted for a period not exceeding one year. USCIS will specify the necessary period for fulfilling the purpose of the permit as indicated in Part 3 of Form I-131.
The parole can end at two different moments. The termination will depend on the event that occurs first between the following two.
- Expiration date of the permit.
- The beneficiary leaves the U.S.
How to apply for humanitarian parole in the USA?
People wishing 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 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.
- Purchase their airfare to the United States.
- Comply with vaccination requirements and other public health requirements established by the U.S. government.
People who are not eligible are:
- 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.