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Read on. Learn what a Humanitarian Parole is and other important details. Many citizens are leaving their countries due to different social and economic problems. One of the favorite destinations for people is United States. They seek better job opportunities and personal and professional growth. However, to achieve the 'American dream', a work permit is required. However, there are also other ways to work and reside in American soil.
Humanitarian Parole: What is it?
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 major crisis that existed at the border due to the high demand for illegal crossings. For this reason, 30,000 monthly permits are available for citizens from Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti.
Humanitarian Parole: Requirements
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) indicates 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 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 apply online for their work permit with Form I-765.
How can I become a sponsor?
Those interested in becoming sponsors must have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (Green Card). In addition, they must pass security and background checks, as well as an additional test on human trafficking and exploitation.
It should be noted that a person can sponsor more than one foreigner with separate I-134 Forms, and there are also cases where multiple individuals can sponsor a single person.
- U.S. citizen
- Legal permanent resident in the United States
- Nonimmigrant with legal status
- Asylee, refugee, or person with parole
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holder
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) beneficiary
Is it possible to bring a family member?
Beneficiaries of Humanitarian Parole have a sponsor in the United States who can request that their immediate family members enter the country. This process will benefit family units following the same asylum process. In this way, more people are arriving in the USA without the need to enter illegally.