Who is Eligible for Parole Under the International Entrepreneur Rule?

Maria del Carmen Ramos
Maria del Carmen Ramos

Last month, U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) announced a proposed rule that would allow certain international entrepreneurs to enter the U.S. for a period of up to two years so that they could start or scale their businesses if granting such a stay would provide “significant public benefit through substantial and demonstrated potential for rapid business growth and job creation.” Continue reading “Who is Eligible for Parole Under the International Entrepreneur Rule?”

U.S. Rolls Out New Refugee/Parole Program for Certain Central American Children

Maria del Carmen Ramos
Maria del Carmen Ramos

Late last week, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an in-country refugee/parole program for minors from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Continue reading “U.S. Rolls Out New Refugee/Parole Program for Certain Central American Children”

Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program Announced for 2015

Maria del Carmen Ramos
Maria del Carmen Ramos

On October 17, 2014, USCIS announced its intent to implement a Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program in early 2015. Last Wednesday, during a stakeholders teleconference, USCIS officials provided a broad overview regarding how the program would work. Continue reading “Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program Announced for 2015”