Parole in Place – Serving Military Families

Parole in place allows a foreign national who came into the United States without authorization to stay for a certain period for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Parole is considered a lawful immigration status for purposes of certain immigration benefits but does not disqualify any unlawful presence accrued before or after the parole period.

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 (unless he or she was not dishonorably discharged) who served in active duty or in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve.

Advance Parole (DACA)

USCIS will only approve travel (“advance parole”) for DACA recipients who demonstrate that their need for travel is for “humanitarian, education, or employment” purposes.

Humanitarian For example: travel to obtain medical treatment, attend funeral services for a family member, or visit a sick or elderly relative.
Educational: For example: semester abroad programs or academic research
Employment: For example: overseas assignments, interviews, conferences, training, or meetings for work.

L) FOIA
Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA), you can request:
Immigration records, whether your own or someone else’s with their permission; and
Agency policies, data, communications, and other records.