Humanitarian Parole in the USA: everything you need to know to bring a family member.

Every year, thousands of people leave their countries to embark on the United States in search of the 'American dream' and in order to start the path to a better future for themselves and their families. However, after this large number of people want to bring their relatives to the United States and for this there is a procedure called 'Humanitarian Parole', to which you can apply to be a sponsor and bring a close relative to live with you in the State where you are residing in the United States. Keep reading this note from Depor for more information.

What is Humanitarian Parole?

It is a temporary stay permit given 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 be granted to citizens of Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti.

Requirements for Humanitarian Parole in the USA

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) indicates 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 a temporary stay permit ("parolees") to process their work permit online 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 the permit to fulfill its purpose as indicated in Part 3 of Form I-131.

The parole may end at two moments. The end will depend on the event, between the following two, that occurs first.

• Date on which the permit period ends.
• The beneficiary leaves the US.

How to apply for humanitarian parole in the USA?

People wishing to apply for humanitarian parole must meet a series of requirements and we detail them here:

• 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.
• Cover the cost of their airfare to the United States.
• Comply with the vaccination requirements and other public health requirements set by the US Government.

The following individuals are not eligible:

• Have permanent residency or refugee status in any other country or have dual citizenship.
• Have received a deportation order from the United States in the previous five years or be subject to an inadmissibility ban based on a previous expulsion order.
• Have illegally crossed the borders of the United States, Mexico, or Panama after January 5, 2023.