From USCIS: 08/14/2024
USCIS uses its discretion to authorize parole, which allows individuals who may be inadmissible or otherwise ineligible to enter the United States temporarily. This is permitted under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 212(d)(5) for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Parolees are not formally admitted into the U.S. for immigration purposes and should not be used to avoid standard visa processing or established refugee channels.
The duration of parole is set to meet the specific purpose for which it is granted, typically not exceeding one year, but can be extended if necessary. Parole concludes either when the period expires, upon the parolee’s departure from the U.S., or when the parolee acquires an immigration status. Conditions may be applied to parole, such as reporting requirements, and parole can be revoked at any time without notice.
USCIS may allow parolees to request temporary employment authorization by filing Form I-765, provided it aligns with the purpose and duration of their parole.
