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US Entry: Humanitarian parole?

Haven't received your I-194 waiver yet? There is hope.

Humanitarian parole is used sparingly to bring someone who is otherwise inadmissible into the United States for a temporary period of time due to a compelling emergency.  Humanitarian parole is granted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

USCIS may grant parole temporarily:

  • To anyone applying for admission into the United States based on urgent humanitarian reasons or if there is a significant public benefit
  • For a period of time that corresponds with the length of the emergency or humanitarian situation

Humanitarian parole can also be issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) if the traveler seeking the parole is at the U.S. border.  As each parole issued by CBP is issued at the discretion of the Port Director, please contact the specific Port of Entry where the parole will be sought to inquire about procedures.  If a traveler requires an extention of a parole granted by CBP, he or she should contact the Port of Entry where the parole was granted.

Visit www.USCIS.gov for filing and re-parole request requirements.
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