applications

Whether you are preparing to apply for re-parole or recently received a Request for Evidence (RFE) after filing Form I-131, you will need to submit sufficient evidence to USCIS demonstrating that 1) there are continued urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit for you to be issued a new period of humanitarian parole, and 2) that you personally warrant a favorable exercise of discretion of parole. Learn how to write an effective affidavit explaining why you need to stay in the U.S. on humanitarian parole and which evidence is helpful to support it. Read more

On December 2, 2025, USCIS issued a Policy Memo that pauses final adjudication of all affirmative asylum applications. The hold applies to all applicants who filed or plan to file Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, regardless of the applicant's immigration status, nationality, or country of origin. Although applicants can still file applications to USCIS, no asylum decisions will be issued while the pause is in effect. It is not yet clear whether USCIS will continue to conduct asylum interviews or process work permits for individuals with pending asylum applications. Note that this pause does not affect defensive asylum applications filed in immigration court by individuals who are already in removal proceedings. Read more

On Oct. 16, 2025, DHS implemented a new $1,000 fee for grants of parole and re/parole. The new fee applies when an individual is either 1) physically paroled into the United States, unless they qualify for an exception, or 2) is already present in the United States and receives a notice from USCIS that their re-parole will be approved. The $1,000 parole grant fee is due in addition to the $580 Form I-131 online filing fee. Note that individuals do not need to pay the additional $1,000 fee when they file Form I-131. Only those who are notified by USCIS that their request will be approved must pay the additional $1,000 parole grant fee. Read more