Summary
Case-by-case entry authorization for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit.
Latest updates and official context for Parole.
What this topic is
Case-by-case entry authorization for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit.
Asylum can be sought by anyone already in the U.S. or arriving at a port of entry who faces persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
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Updates
Latest updates
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Dec 12ParoleDHS Ends the Abuse of the Humanitarian Parole Process and Terminates Family Reunification Parole Programs
The Department of Homeland Security is terminating all family reunification parole programs for nationals from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras, and their family members. This eliminates a humanitarian…
High impactExecutive action
USCIS
NegOct 15ParoleUSCIS Implements New Immigration Parole Fee Required by H.R. 1
USCIS has implemented a new fee for immigration parole, a humanitarian program that allows individuals to enter the United States outside normal visa categories. This fee requirement was mandated by Congress under the H.R. 1 reconciliation…
FeesFinal rule
USCIS
NegJun 7ParoleLitigation-Related Update: Supreme Court stay of CHNV Preliminary Injunction
The Supreme Court on May 30, 2025, overturned a federal court's preliminary injunction that had blocked enforcement of the Trump administration's March 2025 termination of the parole process for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan…
High impact
USCIS
NegApr 29PolicyFirst 100 Days: USCIS Delivering on Making America Safe Again
USCIS is prioritizing national security by tightening immigration policies and reducing misuse of humanitarian parole programs. The agency is working closely with enforcement agencies to identify and remove undocumented immigrants. This…
High impactExecutive action
USCIS
NegApr 3ParoleUSCIS Announces Employment Authorization Document Application Procedures for Certain Hong Kong Residents Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure
USCIS published a Federal Register notice establishing application procedures for Hong Kong residents under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) valid through February 5, 2027. Eligible…
Final rule
USCIS
PosMar 19EnforcementUSCIS Aids in Conviction of Two Men, Extradition of Third in 2022 San Antonio Alien Smuggling Tragedy
USCIS assisted in a major investigation into the 2022 San Antonio alien smuggling tragedy that killed 53 people and injured 11 others. Two men have been convicted and a third has been extradited as a result of the investigation. This case…
USCIS
PosJan 28ParoleUpdate on Form I-134A
USCIS has paused acceptance of Form I-134A (online financial support declarations) effective immediately due to a Jan. 20, 2025 Executive Order directing a review of all categorical parole processes. This affects anyone planning to sponsor…
High impactExecutive actionProcessing
USCIS
NegNov 13ParoleImmigration Medical Examination Documentation Will Be Valid Indefinitely for Certain Afghan Nationals
USCIS has updated its policy to make medical examination documentation valid indefinitely for certain Afghan nationals who arrived under Operation Allies Welcome. This change simplifies the immigration process for eligible Afghan evacuees…
Final rule
USCIS
PosOct 17ParoleDHS Offers Protections for Lebanese Nationals Currently in the United States
DHS is announcing temporary immigration protections for eligible Lebanese nationals currently in the United States, allowing them to request work authorization. This new action provides temporary relief during the ongoing crisis in…
High impactExecutive action
USCIS
PosSep 23ParoleUSCIS Announces Employment Authorization Procedures for Liberians Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure
USCIS published procedures allowing Liberians under Deferred Enforced Departure status to apply for work authorization valid through June 30, 2026. This Federal Register notice establishes the formal application process for eligible…
USCIS
PosJul 17K-1 fiancéReminders on the Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families
On June 18, DHS announced a process to keep families together by allowing certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who have lived in the country for at least 10 years to request parole in place on a case-by-case basis. This new pathway…
High impactExecutive actionProcessing
USCIS
PosApr 12ParoleUSCIS Announces Employment Authorization Procedures for Palestinians Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure
USCIS published procedures allowing Palestinians covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) valid through August 13, 2025. Eligible Palestinians can now request work permits under…
Processing
USCIS
PosFeb 27ParoleEligible Ukrainians Can Now Apply for Re-Parole
Beginning February 27, 2024, eligible Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members physically present in the United States can apply for re-parole to continue temporarily remaining in the country. This program allows Ukrainians…
USCIS
PosFeb 27ParoleEligible Ukrainians Can Now Apply for Re-Parole - Russian
Beginning February 27, 2024, eligible Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members physically present in the United States can apply for re-parole to continue temporarily remaining in the country. This program allows Ukrainians…
USCIS
PosFeb 27ParoleEligible Ukrainians Can Now Apply for Re-Parole - Ukrianian
Eligible Ukrainians and their immediate family members who are physically present in the United States can now apply for re-parole, effective February 27, 2024. This allows them to temporarily remain in the U.S. and potentially extend…
High impactProcessing
USCIS
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