Eligibility Criteria:

1- Urgent Humanitarian Reasons

Individuals must demonstrate a compelling and urgent humanitarian reason for their entry into the United States.

2- Significant Public Benefit

Humanitarian Parole may be granted for reasons of significant public benefit.

3- Individuals Ineligible for Visas

It is typically used for individuals who are ineligible for other types of visas or immigration benefits.

Application Process:

1- Filing Form I-131

The application for Humanitarian Parole is filed using Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. This form is available on the USCIS website.

2- Documentary Evidence

Applicants need to provide documentation supporting their request, explaining the urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit.

3- Filing Fee

There is a filing fee associated with Form I-131. In certain cases, USCIS may consider fee waivers based on demonstrated need.

4- Submission to USCIS

The completed Form I-131 and supporting documents are submitted to the USCIS office with jurisdiction over the applicant's place of residence.

5- Adjudication

USCIS reviews the application on a case-by-case basis. The agency considers the merits of the request, the urgency of the situation, and the potential public benefit.

Duration and Conditions:

1- Temporary Stay

Humanitarian Parole is typically granted for a temporary period to address the specific humanitarian situation.

2- No Path to Permanent Residency

Humanitarian Parole does not lead to permanent residency in the United States. Individuals must leave the country when the parole period expires.