Basic Guide to Understanding the U.S. Humanitarian PAROLE

On October 12, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new process, initially for Venezuelans wishing to migrate to the country. This new process provides a legal and simplified pathway for those outside the United States who do not have entry documents, such as a visa, so they can access the country and work.

Starting January 6, 2023, the Humanitarian PAROLE also extended its benefits to Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans. The application process, the number of available spots, and the requirements do not vary by nationality, so here is everything you need to know.

An American citizen, a person with permanent residence, a person with an approved TPS (Temporary Protected Status), an approved asylee, or a refugee. People who are legally present with work or investor visas can also sponsor. The sponsor does not have to be a relative — it can be a friend or acquaintance. People with non-immigrant visas (such as H-1) can also sponsor.

Regardless of the type of sponsor, they will always be the person who completes Form I-134, which is about 13 pages long. In short, the sponsor is the one who will start the process and request you as an eligible person for legal entry into the United States.

The sponsor can only take responsibility for a maximum of four beneficiaries.

• Both the sponsor and the beneficiary will be notified that the travel permit has been approved and will be valid for 90 days to enter the United States. Once at the airport, understand that you will not normally be denied entry, but if the officer notices anything unusual, they could send you back.
• If everything is in order, you will be given the white card, which will be valid for two years and will allow you to enter the United States. Once inside, you can also apply for a work permit, which costs $495.
• This program grants the person the required permit to legally work in a job. In this way, they will be able to access health insurance through their own employers.
• Despite the conditions of the humanitarian parole program in the USA, there appears to be a way for beneficiaries to have health coverage.

Yes. Selected individuals must meet certain vaccination requirements. The vaccines for measles, polio, and Covid-19 are required, and in addition, the beneficiary must undergo a medical examination for tuberculosis detection once on U.S. soil.

On the other hand, one of the main concerns of beneficiaries is related to health, since one of the program's conditions is that migrants will not have access to social benefits. In this regard, when informing about the humanitarian program conditions, it was made clear that all migrant expenses are the sponsor's responsibility for the duration of the stay permit.

While the U.S. does not guarantee any coverage for health problems or emergencies for beneficiaries, there is a possibility that migrants can enjoy health insurance. This is possible if the sponsor is registered with the program, where they could include the migrant as a "dependent".

On the other hand, if they wish, migrants also have the option of obtaining health coverage without depending directly on their sponsor once they have their work permit and are able to pay for it.

If you want to obtain more information or advice regarding the insurance coverages that apply to the Humanitarian PAROLE, do not hesitate to contact us. At Entérate we have the most qualified staff to help you.

Visit us at 8000 NW 7th Street, Suite 202 Miami, FL 33126 or email us at info@enterate.com. You can also call us at (305) 265-814.