November 24, 2024

Humanitarian Parole in U.S. Immigration

Humanitarian parole is used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to allow noncitizens to enter or stay in the USA temporarily for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit.

Humanitarian Parole allows individuals who might be inadmissible or otherwise ineligible for admission to the USA to stay for a limited time.

Factors Considered for Parole

When evaluating a parole request, USCIS considers various factors, including:

Pressing Circumstances: The urgency of the situation.
Welfare and Well-being: The impact on the individual’s welfare and well-being.
Potential Suffering: The degree of suffering if parole is not granted.

Common reasons for requesting parole include:

• Assisting a family member in the final stages of a terminal illness.
• Providing support for someone with a serious health condition
• Caring for a family member who suffers from a disability or other condition

When requesting parole, you will need to include a detailed explanation and supporting evidence to back up your request.

Example:
If you have a United States Citizen (USC) or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) child who has autism and requires your care, you may be eligible to apply for this benefit.

Discretionary Factors

USCIS considers several discretionary factors when reviewing these requests, such as:

• National security concerns
• Evidence of criminal history or previous immigration violations
• Evidence of Fraud Participation
• Whether the beneficiary’s presence benefits a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Evidence of the beneficiary’s character and financial support while in the U.S.

Approval or Denial

If approved, you will receive an approval notice specifying the allowed stay duration. It is typically not approved for longer than a year but it may be extended depending on the reason. The parole status ends on the date noted on the notice if you depart the United States or acquire other immigration benefits. You may renew your parole status. Keep in mind that the parole can be revoked at any time. If granted Humanitarian Parole you may be given a temporary employment authorization document or can apply for one as part of the parole process.

If denied, you will receive a denial letter outlining the reasons.

Each request is thoroughly reviewed by USCIS and or DHS. Understanding the factors and processes involved can help in preparing a strong parole request. For more information or to discuss your case, you can contact Attorney Diana Bailey, who has over 26 years of experience in immigration law, for a free telephone consultation at our toll free number 866-521-6422.