For those who are looking to immigrate to the United States or for those who are living in the U.S. and seeking to help their loved ones come to the country, it can seem like immigration laws and policies are constantly in flux. With tens of thousands of people looking to enter the U.S. each month and many more attempting to cross the border without authorization or being detained and deported by immigration officials, it can be difficult to determine the rules that must be followed and the issues that could prevent a person from entering or remaining in the United States. However, this process may soon change for certain immigrants due to new policies being put in place by the administration of President Joe Biden.
Options for Parole for Certain Immigrants
Over the past few years, millions of immigrants have been detained, deported, or expelled from the United States after entering the country without authorization. In an attempt to help reduce these numbers and allow people from countries with potentially dangerous conditions to seek safety in the U.S., the Biden administration is implementing a new policy that will allow some immigrants to receive parole. This policy will apply to people from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.
Under the new policy, the United States will accept up to 30,000 people each month from these countries. When parole is granted to a person, they will have authorization to travel to and from the United States and work for employers in the U.S. for two years. To be eligible for parole, a person must meet the following criteria:
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