Definition

Humanitarian Parole

Discretionary permission to enter the U.S. for urgent humanitarian reasons.

Humanitarian parole is filed on Form I-131 and is granted on a case-by-case basis for compelling humanitarian or significant public benefit reasons. It is temporary and does not lead directly to a green card, though some parolees later qualify for asylum or other relief.

See also

I-131

Application for Travel Document — used for advance parole and reentry permits.
Parolee

A noncitizen permitted to enter the U.S. temporarily for urgent humanitarian or significant public benefit reasons.
Parole in Place

A grant of parole to someone already physically inside the U.S.

Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.