Source: USCIS United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in its article Humanitarian Parole Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS, for its acronym in English) has announced updates to the processing of the Forms I-134A submitted under the visa application processes of humanitarian parole for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans.

According to the announcement...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (USCIS, for its acronym in English) will randomly select approximately half of the applications for daily review, while the other half will continue to be processed chronologically, in order of receipt. The following will be discarded Forms I-134A duplicates submitted for the same beneficiary.

This measure seeks to ensure that all persons with disabilities Forms I-134A pending applications have the opportunity to be selected, while older applications are processed.

In addition,

As of January 6, 2023, the use of the Form I-134AThe online Application to Become a Supporting Person and Declaration of Financial Support, for persons wishing to support a Ukrainian, Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan or Venezuelan national or their immediate family members. It is emphasized that you should not present the Form I-134Affidavit of Financial Sponsorship, for this purpose.

Once the Form I-134Athe USCIS will review the application and supporting evidence to ensure that the support person has sufficient financial resources to support the beneficiary during the period of temporary leave to remain. Relevant background checks will also be conducted on the support person.

If the Form I-134A is sufficient, the recipient will receive an e-mail from USCIS with instructions on how to set up a USCIS online and other steps to follow. The beneficiary must confirm biographical information and meet a series of requirements, including immigration status certifications, vaccination requirements and a medical examination for tuberculosis.

In the event that the Form I-134A is not sufficient, the decision is final. However, the support person may file a new Form I-134A on behalf of the same or another beneficiary, or a different supporting person may file a Form I-134A in the name of the beneficiary.

Once the beneficiary has completed all of the requirements, the USCIS will continue with the prosecution of the case. The authorization to travel to the United States is valid for 90 days. and the beneficiary must arrange and finance his or her own travel. Once the beneficiary arrives in the U.S., he/she is awarded a temporary residence permit for a period of two years.subject to periodic status reviews.

It is important to keep in mind that...

Humanitarian parole is a discretionary measure that allows an individual to enter the United States temporarily due to a humanitarian emergency or significant public benefit. It does not confer immigrant status and is not a path to U.S. citizenship.

In addition,

Humanitarian parole may be revoked at any time and does not guarantee future admission to the United States. At the end of the parole period, the beneficiary must depart the United States, unless he or she is eligible to adjust status or receive other relief under immigration law.

Once you have been granted humanitarian parole in the United States, there are several important steps and considerations to maintain and maximize your status.

Request Employment Authorization:

Beneficiaries may apply for a employment authorization discretionary through the Form I-765Application for Employment Authorization. This must be done online through the account of USCIS of the applicant.

Obtain a Social Security Number and Social Security Card:

Beneficiaries are encouraged to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) using the Form I-765. Once the application has been approved, USCIS transmit the data to the Social Security Administration (SSA)which will assign a SSN and will issue a Social Security card.

Management Upgrades:

Beneficiaries must provide their physical address in the United States if they reside in the country for more than 30 days. Any change of address must be notified to USCIS within 10 days after the change.

Cancellation of the Temporary Permit to Stay:

The temporary stay permit may be automatically cancelled if the beneficiary leaves the United States or if his or her permit period expires. It may also be canceled at the discretion of DHS for reasons such as violating any U.S. law.

Leaving the United States:

If the beneficiary leaves the United States, his or her temporary permission to stay will end when he or she departs. If he/she wishes to travel abroad and return to the United States, he/she must apply for an Advance Travel Document through the Form I-131 before traveling abroad.

The DHS continues to urge all Ukrainian, Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan and Venezuelan nationals to work through their local consulates and support organizations to obtain accurate and up-to-date information on the humanitarian parole visa application process.

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Finally, remember that the information provided here is not a substitute for legal advice. If you need help with your visa application or have questions about your immigration status, it is recommended that you seek legal advice.