What is Parole in Place?
Parole in place allows a foreign national who came into the United States without authorization by an immigration officer to stay for a certain period of time. Parole in place is granted on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Parole is considered a lawful immigration status for purposes of certain immigration benefits, such as a Green Card. Parole, however, does not excuse any periods of unlawful presence outside of the parole period.
Why would I need parole in place?
If you are in the United States without authorization by an immigration officer, you may be ineligible for several immigration benefits. If your request for parole in place is approved, you:
Do not accrue unlawful presence during the period specified;
May apply for a work permit for the specified period (see Form
I-765, Application for Employment Authorization); and
May be able to apply for an immigration benefit that requires a lawful entry, including a
Green Card, if you are eligible. Note that parole by itself does not lead to any immigration status or other immigration benefit.
Am I eligible for parole in place?
You may be eligible for parole in place in one-year increments if you are the spouse, widow(er), parent, son, or daughter of:
An active-duty member of the U.S. armed forces;
An individual in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve; or
A military veteran (whether living or deceased, as long as he or she was not dishonorably discharged) who served in active duty or in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve.
How do I request parole in place?
• You will need to complete Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, and submit it (without fee) to your local USCIS office.
• You will also need to provide copies of documents that show you are eligible for parole in place (do not submit originals). This includes evidence of the family relationship, and proof that your relative is or was an active-duty member of the U.S. armed forces or in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve.
• For complete details on how to request parole in place, please visit uscis.gov/military/discretionary-options.
Contact Us
For any questions about these options, please call our Military Help Line at 877-CIS-4MIL (877-247-4645) or make an appointment at a field office (https://my.uscis.gov/appointment) and ask to speak to an officer who handles military cases.You may also visit uscis.gov/military/discretionary-options
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