MIAMI.- The humanitarian parole approved by the Joe Biden government since October 2022 for Venezuelans and since January of this year for Cubans, Nicaraguans and Haitians has benefited more than 130,000 people, according to official information shared with Telemundo 5 according to with official information shared with Telemundo 51.
The humanitarian parole allows citizens of Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti to apply for a visa to enter the United States legally, but it has been the subject of debate and there is uncertainty about its future due to a demand from attorneys general of 21 states. .
Venezuelans are the most benefited with 51,000 approved paroles, of which 44,000 have arrived in the US, according to figures shared by a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
According to the shared data, which includes the numbers up to the end of May, Haitian nationals have had 49,000 paroles approved and of those approved, some 40,000 are already in the country.
Cuba continues with 29,000 approved petitions, of which 28,000 people have already arrived in the US, while for Nicaraguans 23,000 paroles have been approved and 18,000 people have arrived in the country.
“The legal pathways that this Administration has made available are helping to reduce irregular migration, and the process is working,” a DHS spokesperson told Telemundo 51.
August 24 has been the date agreed by the parties for the start of the trial that will determine the future of this program.
The humanitarian parole program has a maximum limit of 30,000 visas per month for citizens of the mentioned countries, and has had a demand that has led to the United States Immigration Service (USCIS) receiving more than 1.5 million applications , resulting in long wait times, after smooth startup and quick responses.
WAIT FOR A RESPONSE BEFORE SENDING A NEW REQUEST
Given the delays, they recommend that applicants not send new applications until they receive a response.
On its page, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clarifies that a new form should not be filed on behalf of the same beneficiary, because instead of speeding up the process, it could cause additional delays.
HOW TO REQUEST THE HUMANITARIAN PAROLE
The first step in the process is for the US-based sponsor to file a Form I-134A, “Statement of Financial Support,” with USCIS, for each citizen or immediate family member seeking support, including minor children.
The key steps in the process are six, according to USCIS:
Step 1: Economic Sponsorship: Fill out Form I-134A
Step 2: Submit Biographical Information: The beneficiary will receive an email from USCIS with instructions on the next steps.
Step 3: Submit the Petition on the CBP One Mobile App
Step 4: Receive Advance Travel Authorization to the United States. After completing Step 3, the beneficiary will receive a notification in their myUSCIS account confirming whether CBP will provide them with advance authorization to travel to the United States.
Step 5: Obtain Permit for Temporary Stay at the Port of Entry.
Step 6: Obtain the Temporary Permanence Permit.
