Humanitarian Parole Eligibility
Humanitarian Parole Eligibility
What is Humanitarian Parole?
Humanitarian Parole is used to bring someone into the United States for a temporary period of time due to a compelling emergency. (e.g., earthquake, tsunami or other similar disasters)
Who can apply for Humanitarian Parole?
Anyone can file an application for Humanitarian Parole based on an urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit needs.
How long can a Parolee remain in the United States?
Humanitarian Parole, if granted, will be for a specific time period. The parolee must depart the United States prior to that expiration date or reapply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services “USCIS” for reconsideration.
What immigration benefits does a grant of Humanitarian Parole bestow?
A grant of humanitarian parole does not bestow any immigration benefit to a parolee.
Medical Parole
If you need humanitarian parole for medical reasons, you must submit the following, with documentation to support any assertions, where available:
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An explanation from a medical doctor stating the diagnosis and prognosis, and how long the treatment is expected to last
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Information on the reasons why you cannot obtain treatment in your home country or in a neighboring country
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The estimated cost of the treatment and an explanation on how the treatment will be paid for
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How you will pay to return to your country
If you are considering filing for Humanitarian Parole benefit for yourself or on behalf of another, consult an Immigration attorney.
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