PAROLE PROGRAMS

COUNTRY SPECIFIC PAROLE PROCESSES

Citizens and nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Ecuador can request parole to come to the United States through special parole programs run by the U.S. Government. The parole programs allow people to come to the United States in a safe and orderly way. Qualified beneficiaries who are outside the United States and lack U.S. entry documents may be considered on a case-by-case basis for advanced authorization to travel and a temporary period of parole for up to two years for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Requests to renew parole are allowed.

*AS OF JANUARY 20,2025, THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HAS CANCELED THE CHVN PROGRAM *

UNITING FOR UKRAINE (U4U)

Uniting for Ukraine is a U.S. government program launched in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. U4U provides a streamlined process for displaced Ukrainian citizens to temporarily enter the U.S. under humanitarian parole. The program allows Ukrainian nationals, with a U.S.-based sponsor, to stay for up to two years, during which they can work and access certain services. While offering crucial humanitarian relief, the program does not provide a path to permanent residency and relies on the financial support of sponsors.

PAROLE IN PLACE (PIP)

KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER:

On June 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a key step toward fulfilling President Biden’s commitment to promoting family unity in the immigration system. On Aug. 19, 2024, DHS implemented Keeping Families Together, a process for certain noncitizen spouses and noncitizen stepchildren of U.S. citizens to request parole in place under existing statutory authority

MILITARY PAROLE IN PLACE:

You may be eligible for parole in place in 1-year increments if you are one of the following service members, or are the spouse, widow(er), parent, son, or daughter of one of the following service members: The government grants parole in place on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit under section 212(d)(5)(A) of the INA.

  • Active-duty member of the U.S. armed forces;

  • Individual in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve; or

  • Individual who (whether still living or deceased) previously served on active duty or in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve and was not dishonorably discharged.

*AS OF NOVEMBER 7, 2024, THE KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER PAROLE PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE. *