Humanitarian Parole allows individuals outside the U.S. to enter temporarily due to urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit—even if they are otherwise inadmissible or ineligible for a visa.
Humanitarian Parole allows individuals outside the U.S. to enter temporarily due to urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit—even if they are otherwise inadmissible or ineligible for a visa.
Must demonstrate compelling, urgent humanitarian need (e.g., medical crisis, family reunification, threat to life)
No available visa or legal path at time of request
Case must outweigh standard grounds of inadmissibility
Strong U.S. sponsor and return plan (if applicable)
Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document)
Detailed statement explaining emergency/humanitarian basis
Supporting documents: medical records, affidavits, sponsorship letters
Proof of identity and nationality
Sponsor’s Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support)
Expedited cases: 30–90 days
Routine cases: 3–6 months (or longer)
Form I-131 Filing Fee: $575
Biometrics: $85 (if applicable)