Humanitarian
Parole

Human Rights First

Humanitarian Parole allows some Afghans to enter the U.S. without visas for limited periods of time because they are in danger, need medical treatment, or for other urgent reasons.   

The U.S. Government approves Humanitarian Parole requests only when people have no other legal option to enter the U.S. and it rejects most applications. USCIS will not process or approve an humanitarian parole application until the applicant is outside of Afghanistan.  

Humanitarian parole allows entry into the U.S., it does not confer immigrations status and does not provide a path to permanent residency. Parolees may be able to obtain lawful status in the U.S. through other statuses, if they are eligible.